Floating wood flooring is real wood flooring that is installed similar to laminate flooring. It isn't attached to the floor in any way and is installed over a cushion. In some cases you may also need a moisture barrier. Floating wood flooring is an engineered product. Which is made up of several layers glued together with the finished layer on top. The finished layer can vary in thickness. Click on photo to the left to see this beautiful Witex bamboo floating floor. This particular product is not as easy to install compared to laminate flooring. Each plank from this Witex product measured about 8 inches wide by 7 feet long.
The manor in which the planks are attached to each other can vary. Some manufacturers require a bead of glue along the edges with just a simple tongue and groove. Others have a locking system like laminate flooring. The Thickness of the planks are typically 1/2 to 5/8 inch thick.
This type of flooring is more expensive than laminate, but allows you to have real wood flooring with easier installation.No glue or staples to worry about.
