There are two constructions for hardwood flooring. One of them,
engineered hardwood flooring, is taking a major share of the wood flooring industry. It appeals to those who want both the beauty of
solid hardwood and some added practicality.
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Style-wise, you're not going to see a difference. Solid is one slab throughout the thickness, but engineered is layered. At the top sits a slab of wood with all the undertones, grains, swirls, and knots that you'd see on any wood floor. Wide planks are trending right now, and engineered planks tend to be a little wider than solid boards. Popular species are oak, maple, hickory, walnut, and cherry.
Engineered hardwood can last over 40 years. Like solid hardwood flooring, it adds value to a home. As in solid, thickness matters, because it affects the number of times either can be sanded and refinished. Thickness ranges from ⅝-inch to ½-inch. Thicker is better and it can be sanded as many as four to five times.