LifeCore Flooring Engineered Hardwood
Getting all the desired features can be overwhelming when purchasing flooring. Often you have to choose between environmentally friendly floors and more affordable ones. With LifeCore Engineered Hardwood, you get budget-friendly floors that meet your lifestyle needs. This collection is the perfect, healthy choice that delivers without compromise. Solid hardwood is also a great option if you are looking for a flooring that will increase the value of your home. LifeCore is committed to taking a revolutionary approach to flooring products that enhance your home's beauty, health, and environmental integrity. They craft their products with ZERO-ADD® technology, meaning they do not add formaldehyde or harmful chemicals during manufacturing. Flooring made with this technology produces fewer VOCs than traditional hardwood or laminate. It also means that those with asthma and allergies can benefit from improved air quality. All products are also certified for peace of mind. Their engineered hardwood flooring has earned SCS Indoor Air Quality Gold, Phase 2 CARB, and FloorScore certification for hard surface flooring materials. LifeCore’s business philosophy is based on the idea that everything they make and do should contribute to the best possible environment. Corporate social responsibility to them means embracing a progressive vision beyond greener, healthier flooring. Make sure to check out LifeCore Engineered Hardwood below!
How Quick-Step EverTEK Engineered Hardwood Is Uniquely Constructed
Quick-Step EverTEK engineered hardwood is designed from the ground up for stability, performance, and long-lasting beauty:
- Multi-Layer Construction with HDF Core: At the heart of EverTEK is a High-Density Fiberboard (HDF) core, a precision-manufactured engineered wood layer that provides exceptional strength, dimensional stability, and resistance to everyday stress. The HDF core helps the floor resist expansion and contraction from humidity and temperature changes better than traditional plywood cores, delivering consistent performance throughout your home.
- Real Hardwood Wear Layer: EverTEK features a real hardwood veneer on top, giving you the authentic look and warmth of solid wood while maintaining the enhanced stability of engineered flooring. This top layer is finished and protected to resist wear and maintain its look over time.
- WetProtect® TEKnology: Quick-Step’s patented WetProtect® TEKnology adds advanced moisture protection at the joints and throughout the board. This system helps prevent spills and surface moisture from penetrating below the surface and reaching the subfloor, making it one of the most water-resistant engineered hardwood floors available.
- EverLast® TEKnology: EverTEK is finished with EverLast® TEKnology, a durable surface protection system that stands up to everyday wear, scratches, and surface abrasion. This finish extends the life of your floor and keeps it looking beautiful even in high-traffic areas.
Together, the HDF core, real wood veneer, and Quick-Step’s patented technologies make EverTEK engineered hardwood both beautiful and built to last, offering stability, moisture resistance, and everyday durability that outperform many traditional hardwoods.
How to Install Quick-Step EverTEK Engineered Hardwood
Quick-Step EverTEK is designed for an easy floating click-lock installation, making it a popular choice for both professionals and experienced DIYers. The planks lock together without glue or nails and float over the subfloor, allowing for natural expansion and contraction. Before installation, the flooring should be acclimated in the room for 48–72 hours, and the subfloor should be clean, dry, and level.
Most installations require only basic tools, including:
- Measuring tape and pencil
- Spacers for expansion gaps
- Tapping block, pull bar, and rubber mallet
- Utility knife or flooring saw
A moisture barrier may be recommended depending on your subfloor type.
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Quick-Step EverTEK and Engineered Hardwood Flooring FAQs
What are engineered hardwoods?
Engineered hardwood floors are made of a real wood veneer layer bonded atop multiple layers of plywood or high-density fiberboard. This layered construction gives added dimensional stability over solid wood, making it suitable for a variety of indoor environments where moisture and temperature can vary.
Is engineered hardwood better than hardwood?
“Better” depends on your needs. Engineered hardwood offers greater stability in moisture-prone areas (like basements or over concrete) and tends to resist cupping and warping better than solid hardwood. Traditional solid hardwood can be refinished more times, but engineered hardwood delivers excellent performance and aesthetic appeal for most residential settings.
What are the disadvantages of engineered hardwood?
Some engineered hardwood floors can have thinner top wood layers than solid floors, limiting how many times they can be refinished. Also, lower-quality engineered wood can vary in moisture resistance and wear layer durability, so it’s important to choose a high-performance product like Quick-Step EverTEK that includes advanced protections.
Can you mop an engineered floor?
Yes, but you should avoid soaking the floor. Use a damp (not wet) microfiber mop and a cleaner recommended for hardwood floors. Liquids should never be left to sit, as excessive moisture over time can damage wood flooring. Quick-Step EverTEK’s WetProtect technology helps block moisture at joints, but good cleaning practices still matter.
