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.

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.

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?