Hardwood flooring is made of Solid/Engineered wood , and it’s one of the most popular flooring options. It is usually made of hardwood species like maple, oak, European oak, hickory, mahogany, cherry or walnut. And it has a significantly longer lifespan that allows for sanding and refinishing over and over.
Engineered hardwood is made of layers with 100% natural wood on top, wood on the bottom, and a highly stable core in the middle. The core consists of 5 to 7 layers of plywood, pressed together in a crisscrossed pattern. It’s what makes engineered hardwood flooring less likely to shift, expand or contract when exposed to environmental changes in temperature, moisture and humidity.
Solid hardwood is considered by many homeowners to be the “gold standard” in flooring. Constructed from one solid piece of 100% hardwood, it’s known for its durability, authenticity and timelessness.
