Engineered hardwood floors is a type of wood floor that is constructed from genuine wood and ideal for enhancing rooms. Even though the construction of this wood is unique this makes engineered wood more dimensionally stable and durable, which means there’s less expansion and contraction with changes in moisture and humidity levels, unlike solid hardwood floors.
Elegant and Durable
Timber has been a favourite material for flooring over the ages providing warmth and character to our spaces. In its natural state, it is a highly unstable material prone to movement from moisture and heat. Our pre-finished engineered hardwood flooring is designed to solve most of the problems of traditional timber flooring by allowing long and wide planks to be installed for decades with minimal joints and without gaps, warps or cracks.
Our Engineered Wood Collections
Blending the elegant textures of oak with eye-catching colors.
Created for those who love colors and want to be more adventurous in their choice of flooring, this collection will give voice to your individuality.
Exotic woods in warm colors.
This collection brings together woods that have warm characteristics and an essence of the exotic. Each choice in this collection is infused with a clear beauty that will enthrall and captivate.
Highlighting the allure of wood textures.
Finished with oil instead of lacquer, this collection will bring your sense of touch to life as we shine the spotlight on the natural textures and grains of this wood.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): Engineered Wood Flooring Philippines
1. What is engineered wood flooring, and how does it differ from solid hardwood?
Engineered wood flooring consists of a real, premium hardwood wear layer on top bonded to multiple cross-layered, moisture-resistant plywood core layers underneath. Unlike solid hardwood—which is a single thick piece of wood prone to expanding and warping—engineered wood provides the authentic warmth and grain of real timber while offering far greater structural stability.
2. How does engineered wood flooring hold up against the tropical climate in the Philippines?
Solid timber floors often gap, warp, or crack when exposed to the extreme humidity, heat, and seasonal rains in the Philippines. Our pre-finished engineered hardwood is specifically designed to counteract these issues. The multi-ply cross-layered base stabilizes the plank, preventing cupping and movement while allowing long and wide planks to maintain their integrity year-round.
3. What finishes and protective coatings are applied to engineered wood floors?
Our engineered wood planks come pre-finished with up to 6 layers of machine-applied, UV-cured lacquer. This heavy-duty protective coat makes the surface highly resistant to everyday scratches, scuffs, and liquid stains, ensuring a smooth, low-maintenance finish suitable for high-traffic residential and commercial spaces.
4. Can engineered wood floors be sanded and refinished over time?
Yes. Because the top wear layer consists of genuine solid hardwood (such as Oak), engineered wood planks can typically sustain up to three rounds of sanding and refinishing over their lifespan. This allows you to restore the floor’s original luster or change the stain finish after years of heavy wear, giving you decades of use.
5. How do I get a price quote or assistance with my project?
You can request a quote directly through the A-xet Floorcoverings social media or website using our product inquiry form here.