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Engineered floors

Engineered floors are made out of 100% wood, but instead of one solid piece it consists of several layers of wood, called plies, that are assembled and glued in a cross-ply construction. The top layer of wood may have different thickness which usually ranges from 1/16" to 1/6" thick. Overall board thickness ranges from 1/4" to 3/4". Due to its multi-ply structure, engineered wood is much more stable than solid wood and is less susceptible to shrinking and expanding with changes in temperatures and humidity.

Engineered wood can be installed directly over concrete and can also be installed below ground level. Most often they are installed using a “floating” method. Pieces click together and are installed without any glue or nails, with just a layer of underlayment below the floor.

Barlinek engineered floor

Barlinek floorboard is a floor made one hundred per cent of natural wood that does not undergo any modification processes. It ideally combines working properties and aesthetic values of wood with the ease of installation and maintenance. Barlinek floorboard ensures excellent thermal and acoustic isolation; it is resistant to strain and mechanical damage. The wood hygroscopicity allows Barkiet for the natural regulation of the microclimate of the interior in which it is fitted. All the components used to produce the flooring conform to the toughest environmental norms. The floor can be laid in bedrooms, children rooms and nursery schools at no risk.

Barlinek floorboard - means three layers of natural wood and as many as seven protective coatings:

1. Two layers of acrylic surface finish, UV hardened
2. Three layers of acrylic primer, UV hardened
3. Acrylic filler, UV hardened
4. Ground layer, UV hardened
5. Face (top) layer (3.5mm): beech, oak, sycamore, pine, birch, and exotic timber.
6. Core (centre) cross band (8mm), softwood
7. Back (bottom) layer (3.5 mm), coniferous

 multiple layers of solid wood
 in a croos-ply construction

Take good care of your hardwood floors and they will last a lifetime.

• Water and hardwood floors don't mix! Use only the manufacturer's recommended cleaning products on your hardwood floor.
• Small stones, mud and gritty dirt tracked in from outside can scratch the finish of your wood floor's finish. To help combat this, use long bristle welcome mats placed at all outside entrances for people to wipe their feet on before entering onto the floors. Also, vacuum using a soft bristle brush attachment.
• Narrow wheels, sharp wooden legs or metal furniture legs can scratch and dent hardwood floors. Any furniture that rests directly on top of a hardwood floor should have felt protectors, or furniture coasters under all its feet.
• There are many over the counter oil-based soaps and wax based cleaning products that may damage or dull the finish of your wood floor. The best suggestion is to only use the manufacturers recommended cleaning products on your hardwood flooring.
• If your hardwood floor has a polyurethane finish never use a paste wax on the floor's surface. A paste wax may form a sticky film on your floor and allow tracked in dirt to stick to your wood finish. Polyurethane finishes will not adhere to any wax and adding a fresh coat of polyurethane to your floor will be very difficult.
• When accidents happen and some liquid gets spilled on your hardwood floor, you should use a slightly damp white cloth, or paper towel to immediately clean up and dry the affected area. For more difficult spots, follow the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedures.