Engineered Timber Flooring Melbourne
Engineered Timber Flooring Melbourne
ENGINEERED TIMBER FLOORING FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about choosing, installing and maintaining engineered timber flooring in Melbourne.
Is engineered timber flooring real timber?
Yes. Engineered timber flooring has a genuine timber surface layer bonded to an engineered core. Therefore, the visible grain, tone and natural variation come from real timber.
What is the difference between engineered timber and solid timber?
Solid timber is made from one piece of timber throughout the board. Engineered timber, by contrast, combines a genuine timber surface with a layered engineered core designed to provide greater dimensional stability.
Can engineered timber be installed over concrete?
Yes. Many engineered timber products can be installed over a suitable concrete substrate using either an approved floating or glue-down system. However, the slab should first be assessed for flatness, moisture and preparation requirements.
Can engineered timber be installed as a floating floor?
Many straight engineered timber boards can be installed as a floating floor where the product permits it. In this case, the boards sit over a compatible underlay rather than being bonded directly to the subfloor.
Does Dex Flooring glue engineered timber down?
Yes. Dex Flooring offers glue-down installation for suitable engineered timber products. In addition, straight engineered boards may also be installed as floating floors where the product and project allow it.
How is herringbone engineered timber installed?
Engineered herringbone and chevron flooring is installed using a glue-down method. As a result, correct subfloor preparation and careful pattern layout are particularly important.
What is an engineered timber wear layer?
The wear layer is the genuine timber surface above the engineered core. Its thickness varies between products, so it is an important specification to compare when selecting a floor.
Can engineered timber flooring be refinished?
Some engineered timber products can be refinished where the genuine timber wear layer is sufficiently thick. However, the suitability and number of possible refinishes depend on the construction of the specific product.
Does engineered timber need underlay?
A floating engineered timber installation generally uses a compatible underlay. By contrast, glue-down installations use an approved flooring adhesive system rather than floating underlay.
Can underlay fix an uneven subfloor?
No. Underlay cannot correct significant subfloor variations. Therefore, uneven areas may require grinding, patching or levelling before the flooring is installed.
Does Dex Flooring install engineered timber flooring?
Yes. Dex Flooring offers professional engineered timber installation across Melbourne. Supply-only options are also available for customers using their own installer.
Where can I see engineered timber samples?
Visit our Nunawading showroom at 318 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading VIC 3131 to compare timber species, colours, finishes, grading and board sizes.