Budget Engineered Hardwood
Material Cost: $3.40 per sq.ft
Installation Cost: $4.50 per sq.ft
Adhesive Cost: $0.85 per sq.ft
Characteristics: 3-ply construction, 2mm wear layer, domestic wood species (maple/oak), factory-applied finish, 15-year warranty.
Best Applications: Living rooms, bedrooms, low-traffic areas.
Considerations: Basic finish options, limited wood species, suitable for stable environments.
Popular in: Vancouver apartments, student housing in Victoria, rental properties in Surrey.
Mid-Range Engineered Hardwood
Material Cost: $4.40 per sq.ft
Installation Cost: $6.50 per sq.ft
Adhesive Cost: $1.20 per sq.ft
Characteristics: 5-ply construction, 3mm wear layer, premium wood species (walnut/hickory), UV-cured finish, 25-year warranty.
Best Applications: Family homes, moderate traffic areas, open concept spaces.
Considerations: Better moisture resistance, wider plank options, more finish choices.
Popular in: Suburban homes in Vancouver, family residences in Victoria, Burnaby townhouses.
Premium Engineered Hardwood
Material Cost: $5.40 per sq.ft
Installation Cost: $8.50 per sq.ft
Adhesive Cost: $1.55 per sq.ft
Characteristics: 7+ ply construction, 4mm+ wear layer, exotic wood species, hand-scraped finish, lifetime warranty.
Best Applications: Luxury homes, high-traffic areas, commercial spaces.
Considerations: Superior moisture resistance, custom finishes, wide range of wood species.
Popular in: Luxury condos in Vancouver, executive homes in Victoria, premium properties in West Vancouver.