Different types of flooring

Hardwood flooring is a broad term that includes solid hardwood, engineered hardwood, and wood veneer floors. Engineered hardwood consists of multiple layers, with a top layer of wood like oak and lower layers typically made of spruce or pine.

This layered structure helps reduce wood’s natural expansion and contraction with seasonal changes and improves material efficiency.

Using spruce or pine in the core layer provides better stability for use with radiant heating and is more stable than plywood.

Laminate flooring is not made of real wood. It has a printed design layer, often paper and resin, applied to a core made from high-density fiberboard (HDF).

Wood floors, crafted from natural materials, bring warmth and character to a space—both visually and underfoot—enhancing the ambiance of any room. Laminate floors are not as warm to the touch as a real wood floor.

Real wood compared to laminate can add value to the resale price of a home.

Engineered wood floors come in different designs, with a wear layer made from either a single wood piece (1-strip) or multiple strips across its width (2-strip or 3-strip). The number of strips influences the floor’s overall look and feel.

As a general guideline, 1-strip and 2-strip designs work well in spacious rooms, creating an elegant, seamless appearance, while 3-strip flooring can add texture and depth to smaller spaces. Ultimately, the choice is all about personal style and preference.

Lastly, all Kahrs 3-strip floors have the same design features as our premium planks but at a fraction of the price point.