Question 1

Is Thermawood real hardwood?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Thermawood is real solid hardwood. It is not LVP, laminate, vinyl, or a fake wood-look product.

Question 2

Is Thermawood engineered flooring?

Accepted Answer

No. Thermawood is not engineered flooring. It is solid hardwood from top to bottom.

Question 3

How is Thermawood made?

Accepted Answer

Thermawood is made by heating real hardwood all the way through to around 380 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit in specialized oxygen-free kilns. The wood is then slowly cooled with steam. The process takes about four days.

Question 4

Is anything added to the wood?

Accepted Answer

No. Nothing is added. No chemicals. No plastic. No waterproof coating. No pressure treatment. Just heat and steam.

Question 5

Why does Thermawood move less than traditional hardwood?

Accepted Answer

Traditional hardwood contains organic material that attracts moisture and causes movement. The Thermawood process removes much of that organic material, which greatly reduces cupping, warping, gapping, and movement.

Question 6

Is Thermawood waterproof?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Thermawood is waterproof solid hardwood because the wood itself is changed, not because of a plastic layer or surface coating.

Question 7

Can Thermawood go in a shower?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Thermawood can be used in showers when installed correctly. That is one of the biggest differences between Thermawood and traditional solid hardwood.

Question 8

Can Thermawood go in bathrooms?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Bathrooms are one of the main places Thermawood makes sense because it gives people real hardwood in a high-moisture space.

Question 9

Can Thermawood go over concrete?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Thermawood can be installed over concrete slabs when the slab is properly prepared and the right adhesive system is used.

Question 10

Can Thermawood go over radiant heat?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Thermawood can be used over radiant heat when installed correctly. A full glue-down installation is usually the right method for that type of project.

Question 11

Does Thermawood need to be glued down?

Accepted Answer

For concrete slabs, radiant heat, showers, bathrooms, and many wide plank installations, glue-down is usually the proper method. The install still matters.

Question 12

Can Thermawood be nailed down?

Accepted Answer

Some applications may allow it, but Thermawood is usually treated differently than ordinary nail-down hardwood. For the applications most people ask about, glue-down is normally the better answer.

Question 13

Can Thermawood be floated?

Accepted Answer

No. Thermawood is real solid hardwood. It is not a floating click-lock floor.

Question 14

Can Thermawood scratch or dent?

Accepted Answer

Yes. It is still real wood. Waterproof does not mean scratch-proof or dent-proof.

Question 15

Can Thermawood be refinished?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Since Thermawood is real solid hardwood, it can be sanded, stained, and refinished.

Question 16

Is Thermawood better than engineered hardwood?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the project. Engineered hardwood can be a good product. Thermawood is for people who want real solid hardwood in places where traditional solid hardwood usually struggles.

Question 17

Is Thermawood better than LVP?

Accepted Answer

They are completely different products. LVP is plastic flooring made to look like wood. Thermawood is real hardwood.

Question 18

Is Thermawood chemical-free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Thermawood is changed with heat and steam. No chemical treatment is used to make the wood waterproof.

Question 19

Is Thermawood good for coastal homes?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Coastal homes are one of the places Thermawood makes a lot of sense because moisture and humidity are constant concerns.

Question 20

Can Thermawood be used in basements?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Because of its improved dimensional stability, Thermawood is a good choice for many basement projects when installed correctly.

Question 21

Can Thermawood be stained?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Thermawood is real hardwood and can be stained just like traditional hardwood.

Question 22

Can Thermawood be sanded?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Since it is solid hardwood, Thermawood can be sanded and refinished multiple times throughout its life.

Question 23

What wood species are available?

Accepted Answer

Thermawood is available in several species including White Oak, Red Oak, Antique Heart Pine, Cypress, and other species depending on the application.

Question 24

Why has Europe used thermally modified wood for decades?

Accepted Answer

Thermally modified wood has been used throughout Europe for decades because of its improved stability, durability, and performance in changing climates.

Question 25

Does Thermawood look different than traditional hardwood?

Accepted Answer

No. One of the biggest advantages of Thermawood is that it still looks like real hardwood because it is real hardwood.

Question 26

Does Thermawood require special maintenance?

Accepted Answer

No. It is maintained much like other hardwood flooring. Following normal cleaning and maintenance recommendations will help maximize its lifespan.

Question 27

Can Thermawood be used for wall and ceiling applications?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Thermawood is used for much more than flooring. It is also used for wall cladding, ceilings, exterior siding, pergolas, decking, docks, and many architectural applications.

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