Engineered or Solid? Choosing Hardwood Flooring

How to make the right choice

This flow chart is designed to help you choose the correct type of floor and to show you the possible fitting methods. This chart is by no means exhaustive and you should always consult with the experts at Türgon before deciding which type of floor and which fitting method is best suited to your needs.

type of Sub Floor
Concrete
Wood
Under Floor Heating
Under Floor Heating
Yes
No
No
Yes
Engineered
Engineered
Solid
Engineered
Solid
Engineered
Floated or
Stuck Down
Floated or
Stuck Down
Lay 18mm Ply
Floated or
Stuck Down
Nailed Down
Floated or
Stuck Down
 
Nailed Down
 
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