Selecting Hardwood

Tips for Selecting Natural Wood or Engineered Wood:


Wondering whther to choose natural wood or engineered wood? Florida Floor Fashions is here to help. Once you've made your choice, we'll help you select the right species, stain color, and more from our wide selection of hardwood products.

Living room with dark wood floor and white walls


Natural Wood:


Wood provides natural character and adds long-lasting value to a home. It comes in many species, finishes and colors and is a comfortable, natural insulator. We offer it in strips, planks, and parquet, pre-finished and un-finished versions which can be refinished several times.


Wood should be sealed or finished in moist areas and is not suitable for installation below ground level. Solid wood strip or plank is nailed down only and requires a wood sub floor, but solid wood parquet can be glued to a variety of sub floor materials..


Engineered Wood:


Engineered wood is a veneer layer of wood with a multi-layered backing criss-crossed beneath. It looks and feels like solid wood but is easier and less expensive to install. It is a good choice for below-grade installations as its laminated construction adds stability. Offered in prefinished strips and planks, it can usually be refinished at least once, if done by a professional.


Engineered wood is a veneer layer of wood with a multi-layered backing criss-crossed beneath. It looks and feels like solid wood but is easier and less expensive to install. It is a good choice for below-grade installations as its laminated construction adds stability. Offered in prefinished strips and planks, it can usually be refinished at least once, if done by a professional.


Engineered strip, plank and parquet can be glued down over various types of sub-flooring, but if nailed, it must be over a wood sub-floor.


Come In and Talk To Us:


The best way for us to help you is to meet with you in person. We encourage you to come into our showroom, or give us a call, to see our large selection of hardwood products. We'll help you find the floor best suited for your individual needs.