What are the best engineered wood flooring brands?

cali59

6 years ago

last modified: 6 years ago

What do you know about Shaw engineered wood flooring?

What are the best brands?

We are either going with Shaw flooring to get the Costco deal or one of the brands below.

Columbia Flooring

DuChateau

Hallmark Floors

Thanks for your input!!

This is the look we like

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Cinar Interiors, Inc.

6 years ago

last modified: 6 years ago

No, I've never dealt with Build Direct. We both order direct from the manufacturer.

Bear in mind that samples get a lot of brute wear and tear. I've allowed customers to check out our samples only to have them returned to us covered in construction dust, spilled soda or coffee all over them (no one bothered to clean them up, which can affect the finish), people throwing other objects on them (causing dents and scratches) etc.

Personally, I like the oil finishes better than aluminum oxide but there is more maintenance. Don't get me wrong, aluminum oxide finishes are great. They help reduce the amount of scratches penetrating into the wood. They are also UV fade resistant, which is great here in Texas since we have sun most of the time.
The reason why I like the oil finish better is the fact that I have to re-oil them once a year..yes more maintenance. I like the idea of doing this so that they will look as if they were just laid again. When re-oiling it will hide all scratches. Also the fact that you get a better wood grain feel versus the smoothness of the aluminum oxide. I like rustic. But that's me, you may not want this added maintenance.
Please note, with any prefinished wood floor - Do not use a cleaner that has a wax or a polish in it. You will create a haze on the floor that is virtually impossible to remove. Either you have to have consistent traffic to 'wear' off the haze or have the boards replaced.

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Alexandra Nickson
6 years ago
Not sure of the “best” but I have been doing a lot of research and getting samples and I think we are going to go with Duchateau. First off their customer service has been amazing. I have been dealing with them directly and they have sent me entire BOXES of 3 different floors so I can really get a taste of what it’s going to look like. Also they are just so beautiful. I haven’t found anything else I’m more happy with. I also like that I can spot fix issues. Friends of ours have this floor too and it’s just stunning. They have been in their house for 2 years and are still very happy.
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Cinar Interiors, Inc.
6 years ago
As a dealer of Shaw, I will recommend you stick with their carpets only. If you want an awesome floor go with Du Chateau or Hallmark. Du Chateau has very nice products but I personally like Hallmark better. They have newer lines out that are truly awesome
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cali59
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6 years ago
Great thanks a lot! Does anyone know what Build Direct's quality of wood is generally like?
cali59
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6 years ago
Cinar Interior thanks That really help give me direction! I really like Hallmark's look! Do you have experience with Build Directs products?
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We were looking at Hallmark but I've seen a lot of issues on Houzz about their floors and the samples we've picked up look nice but they show wear spots where the finish is already coming off. Feels plastic-y compared to other samples. The DuChateau products look and feel beautiful. Not sure they are in our price point and maintenance might be a bit much with multiple kids and dogs but I definitely like the matte UV oil finish over glossy aluminum oxide. We're looking at Naturally Aged Floors (Aspen Hills) and Forest Accents (Euro Oak Lucerne). Any suggestions on these products?
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Chrissi
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Thanks for the information! I agree with you and prefer the UV oil products over aluminum oxide. I like the smooth yet light textured feel of the bare wood over the slicker feeling that a.o. gives. I'm in Florida and the main living area of our house faces the east so we get lots of light on that side. I'm hoping that a lighter floor won't show fading as much as a darker floor. As long as the floor is smooth enough to run a dust mop on it I'm perfectly ok with regular oil maintenance which can't be any worse than my slate floors that require back breaking mopping.
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Kentwood is a good brand that we show at both our showrooms. The look and feel of their products is quite trendy and attractive. I wish wear layer of their engineered floors could be thicker and 2 mm.

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@Alexandra Nickson have you been happy with your Duchateau floors?

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