If you’re after the warmth and elegance of natural timber but want something more practical and budget-friendly, engineered timber flooring could be your perfect match.
Unlike solid timber, engineered timber features a real timber veneer fixed on top of a multi-layer plywood core. This smart design delivers the look and feel of traditional timber while offering greater stability, durability, and affordability.
Why Choose Engineered Timber Flooring?
1. Enhanced Durability
Engineered timber is built for strength. The multi-ply core makes it more stable than solid timber, which can swell or shrink with changes in humidity. This means fewer gaps, less warping, and longer-lasting beauty.
2. Better Resistance to Heat and Moisture
Thanks to its layered construction, engineered timber is less prone to warping, cupping, or moisture damage than solid timber. It stays stable even in changing climates, making it a smart choice for Australian homes.
3. Easy, Hassle-Free Installation
With its user-friendly locking system, engineered timber flooring is perfect for DIY projects. You can float it over most subfloors or glue it down if you prefer a more permanent installation—no nails required.
4. Can Be Sanded and Refinished
Like solid timber, engineered timber floors can be lightly sanded, buffed, or even restained to refresh their look, depending on the thickness of the timber veneer.
Design Options to Suit Every Style
Embelton’s engineered timber range includes a variety of grains, colours, and finishes:
- Australian Timber – Timeless choices like Blackbutt for a consistent tone or Spotted Gum for rich, warm hues.
- European Oak – Available in a range of colours, often featuring stunning ribbon-like medullary rays for unique character.
- Veneer Thicknesses – From 0.6mm to 4mm, offering different levels of refinishing potential.
- Finishes – Choose from light-absorbing matte, soft satin, or smooth gloss to match your interior design.
How are they maintained?
Engineered timber floors do require some maintenance. It’s important to keep them in a temperate environment: if it’s too dry the wood may age prematurely, if it’s too humid this may cause the wood to cup or warp.
Temperatures within the 15-30°c range are also ideal for these floors. If they’re kept outside these ranges for extended periods of time it may compromise their longevity.
When it comes to cleaning, Embelton Flooring recommends regular use of the Embelton Spray Mop in conjunction with the Neutral Floor Cleaner. The Neutral Floor Cleaning solution is factory blended to deliver the optimum ratio of cleaning solution to H2O, removing most soiling and correctly hydrating your timber flooring.
Browse our entire range of engineered timber flooring here or order 3 free samples to start your flooring journey.
By Ebony Fraser
