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Datum: 21 oktober 2022
Leestijd: 4 minuten
Auteur: Uipkes Houten Vloeren

In addition to different types of wooden floors, there are also different wood species from which the floors are made. Consider, for example, oak or jatoba. In this blog we will tell you all about the possibilities.

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Types of wooden floors

There are two types of wooden floors: solid wooden floors and engineered wooden floors.

Solid wood floors

Solid wood floorboards consist of one piece of wood, so without an underlay. A wooden floor made of solid wood is therefore heavier than engineered wood. Solid wood is very strong and can last for generations.

The disadvantage is that the solid floorboards can shrink and expand due to fluctuations in humidity and temperature. This is also called 'working' wood. Solid wooden floors cannot therefore be combined with underfloor heating . The floorboards may then bulge.

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Parquet flooring

Engineered wood flooring consists of several layers and is therefore also called a 'layered floor' or 'multi-plank parquet'. The top layer is made of solid wood, the bottom layer is made of cross-glued plywood. 

We use waterproof glued birch plywood for the Uipkes engineered wood floors. Birch plywood hardly works with fluctuations in humidity. This makes our engineered wood flooring particularly well suited for underfloor heating.

Another advantage of engineered wood flooring is that it can last a lifetime. And if the color of the floor is no longer to your liking over time, you can have the floor sanded and finished with a different color. 

All the advantages of engineered floors ensure that most people choose engineered wooden floor when they buy a wooden floor.

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Wood types and wooden floors

In addition to choosing the type of wooden floor (solid floor or engineered floor), you can choose from different wood species from which the floor is made. Suitable wood species include jatoba, maple and oak .

Most Uipkes floors are made of oak. The reason for this is that oak wood offers many advantages: Oak wood has a timeless appearance, which means you can combine it with almost all types of interior styles. Oak wood can be finished in many colors. At Uipkes you can choose from 90 exclusive floor colors and if desired we can even create a custom color.

The low Rc value of oak makes it possible to combine the floor with underfloor heating . Oak is easy to work with and therefore suitable for all installation patterns , such as the herringbone floor and the chevron floor . In addition to all the advantages compared to other types of wood species , oak relatively cheap and quickly available.

Get inspiration for your new wooden floor

Discover the many possibilities of wooden floors and visit our showroom in Alphen aan den Rijn , Naarden or Amsterdam. Plan a showroom visit or get advice in a video call. Be sure to request our free magazine, full of beautiful examples of wooden floors. Do you already know what you want? Then request a quote without obligation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the differences between solid wooden floors and engineered wooden floors?

Solid wood floors consist of one piece of wood without a backing layer, while engineered wood flooring consists of several layers, with the top layer of solid wood and the bottom layer of cross-glued plywood. Solid wood floors are stronger but more sensitive to shrinkage and expansion, while an engineered wood floor is more suitable for underfloor heating and can be sanded and refinished.

Can I combine solid wooden floors with underfloor heating ?

No, solid wood floors are sensitive to fluctuations in humidity and temperature, making them unsuitable for underfloor heating

Which wood species are suitable for wooden floors?

Some suitable wood species for floors are jatoba, maple and oak. Oak wood is often chosen because of its many advantages such as timeless appearance, different color options, compatibility with underfloor heating , suitability for different installation patterns and affordability.

Can a engineered wood floor be sanded and refinished?

Yes, parquet floors can be sanded and refinished if the color is no longer to your liking.

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