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Engineered hardwood flooring is a great innovation in modern flooring that may be your ideal alternative to solid hardwood. An engineered hardwood floor is comprised of several layers; the top layer is real hardwood, which means the floor you stand on is the same genuine hardwood you always dreamed of owning. With the help of the remaining layers which have been specially designed for maximum practicality and stability.

Because the other layers in an engineered hardwood floor are made of plywood or high density fiberboard, the engineered hardwood resists the tendency of solid hardwood to expand and contract with changes in humidity and temperature. Engineered hardwood flooring can also be installed over radiant heat. Where this choice is usually actively discouraged by JCHFLOORING due to solid hardwood’s more sensitive nature, it is not a problem with engineered hardwood flooring in most scenarios.

Ecological - We only provide flooring from sustainable sources so you can be sure when choosing a Jchflooring solid floor that your wood has come from a well managed forest that is govern by the FSC or similar organisations.

The Survey - Probably the most important part of the procedure to having a wood floor. Wood flooring is a natural product making it hygroscopic and different wood species will react differently in varying environments. Its a complex issue but one you do not have to worry about as we will carry out the appropriate test to ensure that your new wood floor can remain stable after installation.

Moisture and Humidity - These two factors are the main reasons why a solid wood floor fails after an installation. If the environment for the new flooring is unstable it could have drastic effects on the floor. Plastering, concreting and even painting can increase the moisture and humidity levels. The problem is even though new plastered walls and concreted/screeded floors look dry they are probably not dry enough to accept a wood floor. Jchflooring guarantee that the environments are dry enough by using the appropriate testing equipment such as a hygrometer and moisture meter.

Sub-floor Preparation - Wood floors are also dependent on sub floor preparation works. Un-eveness, delaminating concrete surfaces and contamination will have to be resolved prior to the installation of the new floor. Jchflooring are very thorough when it comes to this work as it is the basis of this work that ensures a stable floor.

Acclimatisation - This is also a very important process and is often overlooked. Prior to installation the wood must acclimatise in the environment it is to be installed under normal conditions and all wet trades must be fully dry. With our survey we can ensure conditions will be suitable for acclimatisation. If this is carried out incorrectly it will have a diverse effect on the stability of the floor in the long term.

Installation - Depending of your sub-floor structure there are varying ways of installation. We will provide the most suitable installation method to your scenario be it a stick down or secret nail or floating.

Finishes - The majority of engineered floors come pre-finished but some can be unfinished. Some pre-finish floors still may require a final coat of oil or wax after installation. With an un finished floor you can choose from an oil wax or lacquer to get your desired effect which Jchflooring are more than capable of achieving.

We are specialist floor installers, not builders, carpenters or general tradesmen. All our works are carried out to BS8201 Code of practice for flooring of timber, timber products and wood based panel products and our installations are guaranteed. To date Jchflooring has a 100% success installation rate which is something we are very proud of and will continue to uphold.

Contact us today to arrange a visit as it will be the wisest choice you will make when it comes to choosing your wood floor.