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Which type of flooring typically has micro-beveled edges?

1. Laminate

2. Unfinished wood

3. Pre-finished wood

4. Engineered wood

The correct answer is: Laminate

Micro-beveled edges are a distinctive characteristic often found in laminate flooring. This design feature involves slight, angled edges around the planks which not only enhances the visual dimension and surface texture but also facilitates the seamless installation of the flooring. The micro-bevel adds to the aesthetic quality of laminate flooring, creating the illusion of individual planks while helping to hide minor imperfections in subflooring and allowing for slight expansions and contractions that can occur with temperature and humidity changes. In contrast, unfinished wood does not typically come with any edge treatment, as it is expected to be sanded and finished after installation. Pre-finished wood may have beveled edges, but they are usually more pronounced than micro-beveled. Engineered wood can also exhibit micro-beveled edges; however, this feature is more commonly associated with laminate because of its manufacturing process, which often emphasizes such details for aesthetic purposes. Thus, laminate flooring is the most typical flooring option associated with micro-beveled edges.