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6 inch solid oak or wide plank engineered?

8 years ago

I am redoing 2,000 square feet in a very modern house with 40 ft atriums and all white walls. I can't decide whether to go 6 inch solid white oak or high end engineered flooring from Baltic Wood -- no bevel and beautiful. My gut tells me solid oak but everyone practically speaking the engineered is easy and less susceptible to weather/cupping/expanding/etc..... Any advice? Also does anyone have experience w Baltic wood company?

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hayleydaniels

8 years ago

Based on the research I did before we bought our flooring, the wider the plank [4" and over] the more likely it is to cup.

Google both products with the terms 'reviews' and 'complaints' and see what you find.

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Ann
8 years ago
I went with solid walnut but it seems high quality engineered has a great reputation lately. We live in a fairly dry climate, but we have a humidifier attached to the furnace and walnut is very dimensionally stable, so we've had no problems with cupping/expanding.
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