Month: January 2022

I often get asked the difference between engineered floors and solid floors in relation to how long they will last.  The honest answer is flooring of equal quality will both last the same time. The difference between a solid and engineered floor is simply the solid is one solid piece of oak and the engineered …

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Oak flooring including all ranges sold at Elesco should be installed with an expansion gap around the perimeter of the room.  The designs you choose does not affect this, herringbone, chevrons, mansions weave and planks all need an expansion gap.  We recommend a 10-15mm gap for expansion.  The reason you need an expansion gap is …

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