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Datum: 13 oktober 2022
Leestijd: 3 minuten
Auteur: Uipkes Houten Vloeren

Are you considering buying a solid wooden floor? Then it is good to delve into the advantages and disadvantages of solid wood. In addition, there is a good alternative to a solid floor that, depending on your wishes, may be a better choice.

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What are the advantages of a solid wooden floor?

Wood gives a natural look to the room
Solid wood is very robust and can be sanded and finished several times so that the floor looks like new again
A solid wood floor can last for several generations

What are the disadvantages of a solid wooden floor?

Changes in humidity can cause the floor to shrink and expand
You cannot combine a solid wooden floor with underfloor heating
Over time, gaps may appear between the planks
The solid wood floor price per m2 is relatively expensive compared to the m2 price of other types of floors.

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The alternative: wooden floor in the form of engineered wood flooring

If you start looking into wooden floors, you will soon discover that the prices of the different providers can vary considerably. From a square meter price of over a hundred euros to prices of a few tens of euros.

The large price differences can usually be explained by the wood from which the floor is made, but also because some providers show prices excluding VAT, subfloor, glue and installation, while others show a total m2 price, as is the case with Uipkes. So take a good look at what isincluded in a m2 price of wooden floors.

Cheap wooden floors are usually made of sapwood. In other words, the wood that is between the core and the bark of the tree and is not naturally that strong. Oak floorboards are also sometimes supplied that are composed of wood from different parts of the world, which gives you a difference in appearance and strength of the floorboards.

High-quality wooden floors are made from heartwood. Heartwood is much stronger than sapwood and also has a more beautiful wood grain. All Uipkes floors are made of heartwood. Furthermore, we only use wood that comes from sustainably managed forests.

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Would you like to know more about the differences between solid wooden floors and engineered wood flooring? Or do you want to get inspiration for your new wooden floor? Visit one of our showrooms. You can possibly schedule a showroom visit (video calling is also possible). Do you already know what you want? Then request a quote without obligation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the advantages of a solid wooden floor?

A solid wooden floor gives a natural look to the room and can be sanded and finished several times, making the floor look like new again. In addition, a solid wood floor can last for several generations.

What are the disadvantages of a solid wooden floor?

A solid wood floor can shrink and expand due to changes in humidity. It is also not possible to combine a solid wooden floor with underfloor heating . Over time, gaps may appear between the planks. In addition, the price per square meter is relatively expensive compared to other types of floors.

What is the alternative to a solid wooden floor?

The alternative to a solid wooden floor is engineered wood flooring. An engineered wooden floor is a layered floor where only the top layer is made of solid wood and the underside is made of cross-glued plywood. It can be combined with underfloor heating and is price-wise cheaper than a solid wooden floor.

What are the advantages of engineered wood flooring compared to a solid wooden floor?

Engineered wood flooringoffers the option of combining underfloor heating , is less affected by shrinkage and expansion, and is more cost-effective than a solid wooden floor.