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Guide Excerpt - Page 5, Section 2.1.3.1
 Hardwood
Flooring
With its warmth and inviting tone, hardwood
flooring creates a traditional feeling in any kitchen. Hardwood
floors are known for their beauty and prestige and are sturdy
surfaces that are easy to clean. One of the most popular types of
hardwood floors is oak which is neutral in color and very durable.
Other popular types of wood used for flooring are ash, cherry, maple
and walnut.
Hardwood floors come in two types: solid and
engineered.
Solid flooring is cut from single pieces of wood and
worked into desired shapes. Solid hardwood floors come in strip
flooring which are nailed to sub-flooring, plank flooring which has
wider boards and parquet flooring which comes in squares or
geometric shapes to create different patterns.
Engineered flooring is created by laminating
thin sheets of wood together in a crisscross pattern for strength.
They are then topped with a veneer of hardwood to add strength.
Engineered flooring holds up better than solid flooring when exposed
to changes in moisture and humidity. This makes it a good choice for
below-ground floors. Engineered hardwood floors come in strips and
planks.
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