Solid hardwood flooring vs. engineered flooring
All wood flooring, regardless of width or length that is one piece of wood from top to bottom is considered solid flooring. Solid flooring gives you a great opportunity for customization.
Your choice of species stains and finishes all contribute to the personalization of a solid floor. This is an excellent choice in most areas of a home on the ground level or above. Engineered wood flooring product consists of layers of wood pressed together, with the grains running in different directions.
It is available in 3 and 5 ply. Engineered flooring is perfect for those areas of the house where solid wood flooring may not be suitable, such as basements, kitchens, powder rooms, and utility rooms. Because the grains run in different directions, it is more dimensionally stable than solid wood.
