Engineered Timber flooring is the result of applying the calculated design of products such as hybrid flooring to a timber product.

Engineered Timber features a solid timber face layer on top of a multi-ply substrate. This means engineered timber is not only less susceptible to damage and warping compared to solid timber but is more affordable as well.

Beautiful, durably and easy to install, engineered timber is truly the future of timber flooring.

With its natural beauty and durability, timber will forever sit at the apex of flooring. It remains the unrivalled choice of flooring for many.

There is a cost however for this unmatched beauty and prestige, both financial and practical. Here we outline some of the key pros and cons of timber flooring.

Pros

1. Character - Flooring Online's Timber flooring possesses the natural knots and grains of Australian species and European Oak

2. Unique - Because timber is a natural product, no two boards will be the same

3. Longevity - With proper care timber flooring can last a lifetime. Boards can even be resanded or refurbished to revive their original beauty

Cons

1. Price - Timber flooring sits at the highest price point compared to other flooring alternatives

2. Care Intensive - Being a natural product, timber flooring is more susceptible to moisture and temperature damage than other boards. This requires more care in cleaning and maintaining the floorboards.

Engineered timber is designed with the DIY savvy homeowner in mind. Flooring Online's 12mm and 14mm European Oak range and the entire Australian species range, feature the easy to use 5G locking system, making for easy DIY floating installation. Our herringbone and wideboard flooring however, uses a tongue and groove lock in profile and direct stick method generally requiring professional installation.

Find our complete timber installation step-by-step guide below.

Engineered timber has so many advantages, including how much easier it is to care for than solid timber, but it still requires a bit of care and maintenance. Make life easier by avoiding the accumulation of floor scratching grit and grime in the first instance.