What is the difference between solid, engineered, and laminate hardwood flooring?
The difference between solid, engineered, and laminate hardwood flooring is what the floor boards are made of. Solid hardwood flooring is just that – a solid piece of wood. It is usually ¾” thick but can range from 5/16″ to 1″. Engineered hardwood flooring is essentially a piece of plywood with the top veneer being the species of wood you have selected (i.e., oak, maple, walnut, etc.). The veneer ranges in depth from 1/64″ to 3/16″. Laminate is particle board that has a “picture” of wood in the melamine top. The bottom is either melamine or paper, depending on the quality.
