Types of Woodstrip Flooring

The three major varieties of woddstrip flooring are:

Solid Hardwood Planks

The most expensive woodstrip flooring option. Substantially thicker than laminated planks, they can be used in place of floorboards, which will be a more complex installation. Most can be sanded and refinished when the finish has worn - check with the manufacturer.

Laminated Planks

This is where a thin veneer of hardwood sits on top of a cheaper wood, and can only be laid over an existing floor. They are already varnished or finished with a vinyl coating, so need no other treatment.

Wood-Imprint Planks

Made by putting a photographed image of hardwood grain onto thin wood and covering it in hard-wearing resin. They are cheaper than laminated planks, and laid in the same way. They also need no extra treatment.

These are the three main types, but individual products can differ - some are pre-glued, for instance - so check the product details and the manufacturer's instructions.