What are the three types of hardwood flooring?

If you are choosing new floors for your home or updating an older property, knowing the main hardwood options makes the decision easier. For homeowners in Florence, KY, this is worth knowing before you schedule a consultation.

1. Solid hardwood

Solid hardwood is milled from a single piece of lumber. It is what most people picture when they think of traditional wood floors. Solid floors can be sanded and refinished multiple times to remove wear or change the stain color. When installed correctly with proper subfloor preparation and careful plank layout, solid hardwood can last for decades. Protective finish coats are applied after sanding and staining to seal the surface and resist daily wear.

2. Engineered hardwood

Engineered hardwood is built from multiple layers with a real wood top layer. That construction makes it more dimensionally stable in spaces with fluctuating humidity. Engineered boards can be installed where solid hardwood might not be recommended, and the top layer still allows sanding and refinishing when needed, depending on thickness. As with solid wood, proper subfloor preparation, accurate plank layout, and the right protective finish coats are critical for performance and longevity.

3. Reclaimed hardwood

Reclaimed hardwood comes from previously used wood such as old barns or buildings. It brings a distinctive, weathered look and unique character you cannot replicate with new lumber. Reclaimed boards are typically installed and then sanded, stained, and finished on site to match the home’s style. Reclaimed floors still require the same attention to subfloor preparation, plank layout, and protective finish coats to ensure a stable, long-lasting result.

How Gramer Flooring helps

Choosing between these three types comes down to appearance goals, the room environment, and how the floor will be used. Gramer Flooring installs, repairs, sands, stains, and refinishes both solid hardwood and engineered hardwood floors. We handle proper subfloor preparation, precise plank layout, and professional application of protective finish coats so the floor looks great and stands up to daily life.

If you own a property in Florence, KY and want an honest assessment of which hardwood type fits your home, Gramer Flooring can help. Call (859) 663-7678 or visit gramerflooring.com to schedule a free estimate or to learn more.