In 2021 we installed engineered wood floors from DuChateau, Riverstone Collection, color Sava. They have a hard-wax oil finish. We are very happy with the floors and we have 3 dogs. They have lots of other styles and stain colors.

Every flooring company will have European Oak wide plank engineered product. 4 or 6mm top layer with hardwood ply core of birch or eucalyptus. Monarch Plank, Hardwood and Hurst Hardwoods are some among many.

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