Yes, you want hardwood flooring, and we have it! You might wonder though, "What is the difference between natural and engineered?" Your friends at PFI, who commonly install both types of hardwood in Kent, WA, are always ready to answer your questions. We can begin by explaining that natural wood is pretty straightforward and made from solid wood. The engineered product is "real wood" as well, but it's made up of multiple layers of real wood "slices" (and some other materials) that are pressed together into a plank. Natural planks are usually the more expensive of the two styles, but that doesn't mean that they are "better" for your situation. The prestige is with the natural side, but you want something that fits your situation (and we want that for you too) so you're better off choosing based on your specific use of the floor and the kind of demand it will be put under in those rooms that you're considering.

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Engineered product is an excellent choice for folks who want to have all the look and feel of real wood, but don't want to deal with the higher level of upkeep. We can also show you that you might have some more style choices with engineered wood floors. That's because natural hardwood floors are limited to specific wood species, while engineered planks can be made from a variety of wood species. But, you must remember that natural has the advantage of being sanded and finished multiple times, and engineered can only be sanded and refinished once or twice at most.

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Let PFI help guide you. We're an expert flooring company near Kent, WA and this is just a sampling of the kind of expertise we can use to help you (we even repair the subfloor and do full remodels). Let's choose a great floor covering for your needs, your budget, and your sense of style. Contact Professional Flooring Installations in Kent or for your project anywhere in Western Washington today!