The Real Cost of Compromise Somewhere along the way, value engineering stopped meaning improvement.In too many projects, the phrase has become shorthand for cutting quality to meet a number — a quick swap on paper that seems harmless but carries a plethora of problems once construction begins. Every project manager and designer has faced the…
Not all wide plank hardwood is built the same. After years of research and real-world testing, Haute Plank solved the stability problems most flooring still faces. Learn how internal engineering works together to keep wide planks consistent through every season and every space.
Elevating Commercial Spaces with Next-Generation Hardwood Commercial teams live in the reality of fixed openings, compressed schedules, and unforgiving maintenance budgets. Flooring either supports the program or becomes a problem. Hardwood can do the former, if it’s built for scale and planned early. At Haute Plank, we approach wide-plank engineered hardwood as a performance material…
What if we told you we offer an exquisite hardwood flooring product perfectly suited for almost any space?
Not Laminate. Not LVP. This is Hardwood Engineered for Real Life.
Part 2: Engineered Hardwood Flooring (Wood Veneer) In Part 1 of this series, we broke down the structure, benefits, and limitations of laminate flooring. Now in Part 2, we take a closer look at engineered hardwood—specifically wood veneer flooring—and how it stacks up as a stylish, durable alternative. If you’re looking for the warmth of…
Part 1: Laminate Flooring The Basic Difference: Laminate vs Hardwood Veneer Flooring Generally, the difference between wood veneer and laminate flooring is that wood veneer flooring is made with real wood, while laminate is synthetic. Both engineered hardwood veneer and laminate flooring are durable. Wood veneer flooring is made with real wood on top of…
Indoor air quality plays a crucial role in the health and comfort of a household, especially for individuals prone to allergies or respiratory conditions.
Hardwood grading is a scale of the characteristics and appearance of wood products, classifying the wood based on factors such as grain patterns, color, and natural characteristics, such as cracks and knots.
While engineered hardwood or laminate floors often include a finishing step that either hardens the wood or creates a protective coating that makes them water resistant, some situations will still cause damage to your floors.