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How many re-sands can I get from engineered flooring?

8/2/2021

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How many sands can you get from engineered timber flooring?
Engineered flooring is becoming increasingly popular in homes across Auckland. Being sustainable and having a higher resistance to climate changes, it's easy to see why it’s becoming a preferred choice. 
 
When deciding between solid and engineered, clients often ask how many re-sands they can get comparatively with each option.
In a previous blog post we covered what the key differences and benefits are between the two options. You can read that post here: What's the difference between engineered and solid oak flooring?  

When it comes to re-sanding, there are some key similarities which affects the number of re-sands you’ll get from your flooring. Many are under the impression that solid is superior to engineered. 
 

How many re-sands can you get from solid and engineered wood flooring
Solid and Engineered flooring both connect together with a tongue and groove joint. (This is often nailed down to the subfloor to secure it.) 
 
The re-sandable part of solid flooring is measured from the top surface - to the top of the tongue and groove joint. So, whether you’re sanding solid or engineered, you can only sand down to this T&G joint and you’ll usually take off about 1-2mm per re-sand. 
 
The re-sandable part of solid flooring is typically around 5-6mm. Engineered flooring has a 3-6mm layer of solid hardwood, which is glued to an engineered base of layered ply or birch. So the re-sandable part of both options is comparatively the same.
 
The thicker the hardwood layer above the T&G joint, the more re-sands you’ll get. This top layer can depend on board width and varies between brands. If you're trying to get a thicker top layer, you’ll pay for this in the cost of your flooring product.
 
So realistically, you can expect to get 3 - 4 resands from both solid or engineered flooring options.
 
If you’re thinking about getting your existing floors refinished or want to discuss a new flooring project, feel free to call us and speak to one of our flooring specialists for tailored recommendations for your project.
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