Acrylic Impregnated Hardwood Floors

Acrylic impregnated hardwood floors are highly resistant to excessive foot traffic and used predominantly in commercial settings. On another note, in the way these floors are constructed, they are also tolerant of moisture. Often found in shopping malls, restaurants, and bars these products do not require the meticulous care as other hardwood floors, but leaves no reason to skip regular maintenance intervals.

Tougher Wood Floors

The impregnation process, enabling the increased durability occurs when liquid acrylics are forced into the pores of the hardwood itself during manufacturing. Voids in the cells of the hardwood are filled and the hardwood cell structure becomes more protected from crushing and water intrusion. The procedure is not a fool proof method of protecting the

hardwood completely. Excessive water for a prolonged period of time will affect the characteristics as will damage from falling objects, high heels, stones, and the like.

Colors & More Colors

Acrylic impregnated flooring also offers numerous color possibilities and is not affected by exposure to light as other hardwood products; exceptions being imported exotics. Coloring is forced into the veneer of the product itself, meaning no re-staining is necessary should the floor need to be refinished at a later date. The color is permanent.

Manufacturers include the inventor, Gammapar (product shown above) who offers the widest selection of colors and can also custom color with a minimum order of 1,600 square feet. Additionally, Armstrong Wood Floors offers their Premier Performance line. Some hardwood species offered by manufacturers include Bamboo, Pine, Oak, Maple, Cherry, Hickory, and Walnut. All products mentioned are engineered with installation applications calling for direct gluedown to wood or concrete subfloors or the floating type method. Widths vary from 3 inch to 5 1/4"