Wider planks are nice for a faster installation. Less rows to install is typically less time. If it’s a floating floor typically no extra labor is involved. If it is a hardwood floor over 5″ wide, an additional step of gluing the tongue and groove is recommended.
A good wear layer for engineered hardwood flooring is 3mm or above. If the wear layer is not handscraped, then the top layer can be sanded and finished 2-3 times over the life of the floor.
Engineered hardwood is a good flooring option because it allows for greater options. With a stable core and hardwood veneer top, it creates an opportunity for wider planks and to put hardwood in more variant settings than solid wood.
Oak is a classic species of hardwood flooring because it has a decent (approx 1290) janka rating, it’s a predominant species of tree especially in North America so can be more affordable, and has a variation of features from rings, knots and veins for character, and it is porous enough to absorb stain and so can be offered in a wide range of colors.
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