Virginia Mill Works Engineered 1/2" x 7-1/2" Delaware Driftwood Oak Engineered flooring looks like solid hardwood because it is! Underneath the hardwood veneer are cross-grain wood layers that allow the wood to naturally contract and expand.

One layer stabilizes the next, resulting in a product that is less susceptible to the effects of moisture & temperature change. That means it can be installed virtually anywhere, even in high-moisture areas such as basements and over concrete.

Builder's Pride Engineered 3/8" x 5" Hickory Featuring dramatic color variations from creams to tans to caramel brown, this stunning Hickory floor from Builder's Pride is a true attention-getter. The characteristic graining and beautiful pattern sets it apart, bringing a wonderfully unique look to your home.

Because wood expands and contracts in the direction of the grain, one layer stabilizes the next, resulting in a product that is less susceptible to the effects of moisture and temperature change.

BELLAWOOD Engineered 1/2" x 5-1/8" Cumaru - REAL hardwood veneer with a plywood core - Dimensionally stable and resistant to humidity and moisture changes With plywood engineered products, hardwood veneer layers are stacked on one another, with the grain of the adjacent layers oriented perpendicular to each other. Because wood expands and contracts in the direction of the grain, one layer stabilizes the next, resulting in a product that is less susceptible to the effects of moisture and temperature change.

CREMA DIMENSION • 1S – W1020 x D950 x H825 • 2S – W1680 x D950 x H825 • 3S – W1980 x D950 x H825 SPECIAL DESIGN FEATURE •Curved veneer detail looks like solid wood.

CREMA • Curved veneer detail looks like solid wood. • Mix of materials for luxurious look: high gloss acrylic drawers, durable glass top, natural american walnut.

Laminated flooring is always known to be more slippery than usual natural floors. As such, the flooring cannot be deemed as a safe bet.

Accidents are bound to occur, as not every time can a person be in his conscious state of mind while walking around the house.There is always a noise of hollowness when you walk on a laminated floor. Once the laminated flooring is worn out, scratched, or grooved, it cannot be sanded or refinished like solid hardwood. It has to be replaced, thus increasing your overall expenses.

Durability and Maintenance,Pros,Unlike wood, which can dent, laminate flooring is almost impervious to dents and scratches. Laminate flooring has a "wear layer" that protects the photographic layer underneath.

And if you do get a stain, it is easy to clean off.Cons,The inability to sand and refinish is one of the biggest disadvantages of laminate flooring. If laminate is heavily worn, deep scratched, or grooved, it cannot be sanded or refinished like solid hardwood: it must be replaced.

Engineered Wood Flooring Engineered hardwood flooring delivers the same beauty of natural hardwood flooring but with greater versatility. The top layer of the material is solid hardwood while the base layers are designed to give the material greater stability and resistance to moisture.

The result is a flooring that can be refinished just like solid hardwood but can be installed in basements and humid climates where hardwood flooring is not recommended.

Laminate and engineered wood are floors that are often confused for each other. One thing is clear: neither are "real wood," in the sense of being 100% sawn wood like solid hardwood flooring.

Past that point, the distinction gets murky. What's the difference between the two, and which one is better for your own needs?

What is laminate flooring and how is it made? Laminate flooring is a versatile, durable, attractive floor with the appearance of a real timber floor.

Although laminate flooring looks like wood flooring, there is actually no solid wood used in its construction. Laminate flooring is made up of several materials bonded together under high pressure.