Planning a remodeling of house or a new construction; popping on wood flooring is great idea. Wood flooring gives the house a luxurious look with intense sophistication and blend of mystique which is brought by the natural color of the wood. Most importantly, it increases the resale value of your house. Though the concept looks fascinating, there are various notable features of wood flooring, especially when type of wood flooring is concerned.

In market, there are three types of wood flooring are available namely Solid Hardwood Flooring, Engineered Wood Flooring, and Laminate Flooring. Engineered Wood Flooring is the advanced form of Solid Hardwood Flooring which is a like a sandwich of finished wood and plywood. The plywood beneath the surface consists of 80-90% of the floor and the finished wood is what is visible and available for walk on. The laminated wood is also called technical wood that has a flimsy layer of resin infused paper below and top of it is wood chip composite.

With this knowledge of making, it is still difficult to understand the basic difference and advantages over another as both the flooring are visibly similar. Below, both type of flooring has been measured on certain parameters with the highlights of differences.

Appearance

Engineered Wood Floors look like the top layer of wood from which it is made from whereas Laminate Floors can be designed to resemble any kind of wood or stone. The surface of the laminate wood is slippery that cannot be sanded.

Durability

Both Laminate and Engineered Floors are durable and resistant to moisture. These are ideal for bathroom and basement areas.

Total Life

If properly maintained, Engineered Wood Floors can last up to the lifetime of a house whereas Laminate Floors last up to 15 to 30 years.

Installation

When compared to Engineered Wood Floors, Laminate Wood Floors are easier to install including some that do not need glue. A professional assistance is not required for laminate flooring.

Cost

Laminate Floors cost lesser than Engineered Hardwood Floors because of their synthetic make up. The added value of long life which the Engineered Floors offer can even out the cost in long run.