Shaw Epic Engineered Hardwood Flooring?
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Comments (28)You are all so helpful. Yikes, the toxicity of AO is something to think about! I went to a Shaw dealer store today and they were pushing engineered hardwoods big time. They say it is the only way to go because we are in Texas with humidity swings, and the house is built on a concrete slab. I still think the EH floors look different. Maybe its the AO finish. I am so torn. The sales person at Shaw has us worried we will have huge gaps in our flooring if we go with solid hardwood. He claims builders push for solid hardwood because "they make a killing". I guess price will be a consideration. QUESTION: Do you agree that a thinner piece of wood is a more traditional look? Is it OK to use 3" in a large space?...See MoreCleaning engineered hardwood floors
Comments (11)You need to know what the finish on the floor is...I have an old Hartco engineered wood floor made for commercial applications and it has an acrylic finish. It has pros and cons...but that is another discussion. Hartco discontinued their products, maybe they were sold?--anyway they recommended Bono which is what we have used the last coup,e of years. Works great....See MoreHelp!!! what are the best engineered hardwood floors??
Comments (3)To be clear, the 'best' engineered hardwoods are almost as thick as solid hardwood, have a 6mm wear layer and require site finishing once installed. To be CRYSTAL clear, these types of engineered floors are MORE expensive than solid hardwoods...I kid you not! Oak & Broad deals in these types of engineered hardwoods (magnificent work Oak & Broad...just had to say it once again). The "best" engineered will NOT be the same price as the 3/8" Shaw you have picked out. If you double that price you get the idea. What you want to work with is "best for YOU"...If you can afford "the best" then go for it. If not, then go for the "best for you". Hickory is hard but that doesn't mean it will not scratch. The finish on the floor takes the beating...not the wood itself. Engineered hardwoods do NOT get the same Janka hardness ratings as the solids. They just don't. The thinner the engineered the lower level it is normally classed. The 3/8" engineered is as thin as you get on the market. Shaw is a big name that produces mid-range engineered floors. They will producer a lower range engineered...but they don't get into the "best" category. They make mid-range...that's as good as they get. Dogs will damage hardwoods. The finish will dictate how horrible they look after 5 years. Both high-gloss and low gloss (matte) will show PLENTY of damage. The mid-range gloss levels (like satin and semi-gloss) will hide those scratches better (scratches still occur...they just aren't as visible). The colour of the wood also makes a difference. Natural hickory is GREAT for hiding things. A mid-tone stain will show a bit more. A dark stain will show A LOT. If the 3/8" Shaw is all that you have the budget for, you will probably end up with a medium quality floor....with medium quality results. Nothing horrible, but nothing to write home about either....See MoreShaw Solid Hardwood Floor
Comments (13)DO NOT BUY SHAW Flooring. I purchased and installed Shaw Castlewood flooring in my entire house and the finish is paper thin. It simply scratches right off the surface. Within weeks of installation it peels off the surface with the slightest scratch. NOT what normal good quality engineered flooring does under absolutely light normal wear and tear. BEWARE and do not purchase this flooring. AWFUL! I"m so sad that my whole house has this cheaply made and horrible flooring. Like Save...See MoreVirginia Heisler
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