A timeless floor finish, wood is hardwearing and attractive. It’s often selected for the visual warmth it provides in living spaces and welcoming entranceways, but also complements contemporary kitchens featuring wooden work surfaces.
Many homeowners fear that a natural material like wood will struggle to cope with an underfloor heating system installed beneath it. However, it can be an excellent match when the right products and processes are selected.
Wood reacts to the atmosphere surrounding it, and can be impacted by changes in temperatures. Woods are products of different trees and, as a result, each has its own unique properties. Some will be more susceptible to temperature changes than others, so it’s important to consult your manufacturer to ensure the wood is a match for underfloor heating.
Home heating experts largely recommend the use of engineered wood flooring rather than a solid wood floor. It offers the appearance of a true timber floor, but its layered design allows it to endure any rise or fall in room temperature.
What are the advantages of using engineered wood with your underfloor heating?
Engineered wood flooring is considered the most compatible type of flooring when an underfloor heating system is installed.
Once the engineered wood is in place, it feels and looks just like a real wood floor, as its construction includes a topmost layer of hardwood.
Beneath the solid wood finish, each board has base layers of other woods designed to provide both stability and strength. The layers let the wood floor contract and expand with any changes to temperature as the underfloor heating switches on and off.
Engineered wood can create a sense of warmth that perfectly complements the heat delivered by floor heating. It is also extremely varied in terms of products, offering users plenty of choice and a range of options to suit different interior design aesthetics. For instance, you can find a variety of woods, colours, grain patterns, surface finishes and plank sizes.
Engineered wood boards can also be placed in eye-catching styles like chevron and herringbone arrangements to create a more visual appeal.
Unlike solid wood, engineered wood flooring is ideal for any floor level, so wherever you deploy underfloor heating in your home, it can pair with it. While hardwearing and long lasting, engineered wood is also far more affordable than a solid timber floor.
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