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01FLOORING INSTALLATION
Wood floors bring warmth that stone and tile cannot, and engineered boards — a real wood surface on a stable core — are designed for climates where solid timber moves too much. Dubai's dry, air-conditioned interiors suit them when installation is done properly.
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Request a flooring quoteOr message us on WhatsAppSolid timber expands and shrinks with humidity, which is a risk where homes swing between air-conditioned and closed-up states. Engineered boards have a cross-laminated core that resists that movement, while the top layer is real wood that can usually be lightly sanded and refinished later.
Boards are acclimatised in the air-conditioned room before laying. The slab's moisture is measured, and a moisture barrier is used where needed. Boards can be glued down — quieter and firmer, common in villas — or floated on an underlay, which is quicker and often required with an acoustic layer in apartments. Expansion gaps at walls are hidden under skirting.
Bedrooms, living rooms and studies suit wood well. Bathrooms, laundry rooms and areas near outside doors where sand and water arrive are better in tile or stone. A threshold strip or a deliberate change of material marks the transition.
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03RELATED
Replace tired floors with marble, engineered wood, porcelain or SPC.
SPC and luxury vinyl plank are quick to install, quiet and water-resistant.
Apartments in Dubai's earlier towers often have dated finishes and ageing fittings.
Marble floors suit Dubai's climate and look timeless, but need the right laying, sealing and care.
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