Engineered Hardwood Flooring. Stable enough to withstand both heat and moisture. One of the great benefits of engineered hardwood is its stability.

It is actually more stable than its solid wood counterpart. Because of its engineered construction, it can withstand high heat and areas with moisture. This means that you can install it in bathrooms, basements, and other areas that could cause solid wood planks to warp.

Hardwood flooring comes in two basic types: solid wood planks or engineered planks. Engineered hardwood floors, sometimes called laminate hardwood floors, are manufactured by laminating several individual layers together, but it's still considered a hardwood floor because the surface layer is a thin slice of real hardwood veneer.

The difference is that the visible textured layer is not real wood, but a high quality image of wood, or other natural texture, that is stuck on to the substrate or underlying core layer.

Because engineered hardwood is made from real wood, the choices are just as varied as with solid wood planks. Whether you like pine, oak, or exotic woods such as acacia, you can find one to fit your style.

Choose from different species and finishes to achieve the look you want. Pick a grade of wood that fits within your budget. You can choose wide or narrow planks, parquet, or even the chevron look.