Engineered Hardwood Flooring: The Wear Layer

Consumers today are bombarded with so much information, sometimes it's true but sometimes someone is just trying to make a quick buck. In this video I decided to clear things up as we take a closer look at the wear layer on engineered hardwood floors. I constantly hear from my clients "I need at least a 4mm wear layer". Is a thicker wear layer better though? It must be right? Well wonder no more. We will finally get to the bottom of weather or not you should spend your hard earned cash on a thicker product.

00:18 - Introduction to the wear layer
01:33 - Sanding and refinishing
03:04 - Thicker is better
03:37 - I want a floor that will last
04:42 - Floor testing details
05:26 - Testing tools
05:51 - Steak knife drop
06:31 - BBQ fork drop
07:09 - Hammer drop
07:42 - 5 pound weight drop