Engineered hardwood flooring can be divided into 2 different categories - 3 ply and multi-ply.
3 Ply: 3-Ply engineered hardwood flooring is produced by 3 layers of hardwood with cross laminated. Top layer is regular hardwood species like ash, birch, beech, oak, maple, cherry and so on. The core is Chinese poplar and the bottom is sliced veneer. This structure can effectively adjust the internal stress of the wood and improved wood humidity changes with the seasons.
Multi-ply: Multi-ply engineered hardwood flooring is pressed in 2 layers. Face layer is wood species; bottom is multi ply board with high stability and better price.
Engineered hardwood flooring advantages:
Beautiful, Natural
Face layer of engineered hardwood flooring is solid wood in 4mm so it has the advantages of wood flooring. It is beautiful, natural and various species for chosen.
Stability
With 3 layers or multi ply board, engineered hardwood flooring has very high stability. It is the best flooring for heating installation without any cracking, swelling or shrinking problems.