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The term "engineered" only implies how the flooring material is made as is of little consequence to the overall brilliance, dependability and affordability that engineered flooring is noted for. Ranked as one of the top choices of all available wood flooring materials, engineered wood floors continue to excel in performance with lasting quality that supports the composition of all engineered wood floors.

Depending on grade selected, engineered floors are comprised of multiple layers of either high density particle board (HDF) or multiple density particle board (MDF), which gives engineered floor superior strength and rigidity. Glued together in a cross-pattern format under extreme pressure and heat, engineered wood floors will not buckle, gap, cut or twist. The top, visible layers of engineered flooring are crafted from the finest Northern veneers and available in a variety of colors and finishes to coincide with all present interior décor and individual specifications. Grades of engineered flooring are often determined by layers of either MDF or HDF, with the higher or increased number of layers and overall thickness resulting in higher costs per square foot.

If you have been doing some research about hardwood flooring, you've probably seen the term "Janka rating" being bandied about quite a lot. Those who have never purchased this type of flooring before are often baffled when they run across that term, which often appears in flooring descriptions. In order to find the flooring that's right for you, it is imperative to have a basic understanding of what the Janka rating represents. Although it shouldn't be the only thing that you take into consideration, it is something that shouldn't be disregarded. Learn a little more about what the Janka rating is, how it is determined and what it all means for you below.

A Janka rating is, in layman's terms, a measurement of the durability of various types of hardwood flooring. The higher the number is, the stronger and more durable the flooring will generally be. This number is determined through a series of hardness tests. During those tests, a steel ball that measures 0.444 inches in diameter is pressed into a sample of wood. The amount of force that is required to do this is measured in pounds per square inch, or psi, which is expressed as a number. The more force that it takes to press the steel ball into a piece of wood, the higher the Janka rating will be.

When buying hardwood flooring, it's important to consider the area of the home in which it will be installed. Will there be a lot of foot traffic, or will people rarely pass through the room? Will kids and pets run through the room regularly? Are you the type of person who likes to rearrange furniture regularly? All of these things will have impacts on the flooring that you choose. By choosing flooring with a high Janka rating, you can rest assured that it won't become damaged and unattractive in a short period of time.

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