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Wooden flooring covers two different products. Laminate is a wood-fibre board with a photograph of wood under a hard clear layer. Engineered wood is a real timber surface bonded to a plywood base. Laminate costs less and resists scratches; engineered wood is the real thing and can be refinished.
Both have a wood-based core, and wood and water do not mix. In Goa that makes room choice the main decision.
Wooden and Laminate Flooring at a Glance
| Laminate | Wood-fibre core with a printed wood layer. Commonly 8 or 12 mm thick |
|---|---|
| Engineered wood | A real wood surface on a plywood base |
| Laid by | Click-lock planks floating on an underlay; engineered wood may also be glued |
| Best rooms | Dry bedrooms, living rooms and studies, preferably on upper floors |
| Avoid | Bathrooms, kitchens, and rooms that open straight to rain |
| Care | Sweep and wipe with a well-wrung cloth. Never wet-mop |
| Price | Quoted after measuring. It depends on the type, thickness and area |
Making a Wooden Floor Last in Goa
- Lay it only on a dry floor. Ground floors with rising damp are not suitable.
- Wipe spills at once, and clean with a well-wrung cloth, not a wet mop.
- Keep balcony doors shut during rain, or stop the wood floor short of the door.
- Leave the planks in the room for a few days before laying, so they settle to the humidity.
- If any of this is a worry, SPC gives the same wood look and is waterproof.
Wooden Flooring Price
We do not publish a fixed rate for this, because the price depends on the design chosen, the area and the condition of the surface. We measure free of charge in Goa and quote before any work starts.
Laminate or Engineered Wood?
| Laminate | Engineered wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Surface | A printed image of wood | Real timber |
| Scratches | Resists them well | Marks more easily |
| Refinishing | No | Can be sanded and re-polished, depending on the thickness of the wood layer |
| Water | Joints swell if water stands | Sensitive to water and damp |
| Cost | Lower | Higher |
Wooden and Laminate Floor Photos
Wooden and Laminate Flooring: Pros and Cons
What they do well
- The warmest, most natural look and feel
- Laminate resists scratches well
- Engineered wood can be refinished
- Laid over the existing floor
What to know first
- Not for wet rooms or damp ground floors
- Must not be wet-mopped
- Engineered wood costs more and needs care
Wooden and Laminate Flooring: Questions and Answers
Is wooden flooring suitable for Goa?
Yes, in dry rooms: upper-floor bedrooms, living rooms and studies. It should be kept out of kitchens, bathrooms and rooms exposed to rain. For those, SPC gives a wood look and is waterproof.
What is the price of wooden flooring in Goa?
It depends on whether you choose laminate or engineered wood, on the thickness and the area. We measure free of charge in Goa and quote before work starts.
What is the difference between laminate and wooden flooring?
Laminate has a printed wood image on a fibre-board core. Engineered wooden flooring has a real timber surface on a plywood base. Laminate costs less and resists scratches; engineered wood can be refinished.
Can laminate flooring get wet?
A spill wiped up straight away does no harm. Water left standing gets into the joints and swells the core, and the swelling does not go back.
Can wooden flooring be laid over tiles?
Yes. It floats on an underlay over the tiles, which must be dry, firm and level.
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