Hardwood Floor Thickness Best. Floors with a wear layer less than 2 millimeters thick can tolerate a light scuff-sanding with a buffer. Floor joists are normally 212 so all the floors are the.
An engineered wood floor which is being fitted over under floor heating is normally recommended to be a maximum of 15mm thick. Traditionally hardwood flooring came in thick planks of solid timber. Thicker top layers can be sanded just like solid wood allowing you to erase deeper scratches and dents.
Laminate or engineered wood talk to a flooring professional who can advise you on the best options for your particular circumstances.
The range of thickness depends on your budget and the quality of engineered wood flooring. An engineered wood floor which is being fitted over under floor heating is normally recommended to be a maximum of 15mm thick. For an engineered hardwood the most desired thickness can be anywhere from 12- 58 thick. Usually manufactured in 4-by-8-foot sheets plywood panels and OSB are acceptable subfloors for hardwood flooring as long as they are the proper thickness.
