Solid Hardwood Floors vs. Engineered Wood Floors

If you ask people, “Which is better solid hardwood floors or engineered wood floors?” Most people would instantly respond that solid hardwood flooring are the best and engineered floors are a poor second choice. This really is not true. They are both great products.

Let’s start with the similarities, both solid and engineered wood floors are:

real wood
available unfinished so you can stain and finish on site
available refinished (usually an aluminum oxide finish)
available in different board widths and lengths
will scratch and dent
need special care
beautiful

Solid hardwood floors are just that, solid wood cut from the tree species of your choice, traditionally ¾” thick. Most times it can be refinished more often than an engineered product. It is usually installed unfinished and the finish is applied on site. This way, the color and type of finish can be customized for your home. Solid wood floors are a good choice for ground level or above ground level with a wood, plywood or OSB subfloor. To install this at below ground level or on concrete or a gypcrete (radiant heat) floor, first a subfloor layer would have to put down of plywood, wood or OSB. This can create a height issues with the other floors in the house.

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