Are solid wood floors better?
It looks like the real thing—because it is. Solid wood floors come in variety of woods and colors and are generally more expensive than any of the laminate. (Veneer flooring costs about the same as real wood.) You can save money by buying unfinished and unstained solid wood flooring, but then you have the challenge of finishing the job. Also, real wood is more difficult to install than the substitutes because it comes in smaller pieces and must be nailed down. It’s also easier to scratch, stain and gouge. However – real wood looks like real wood, and it can always be refinished when it begins to look shoddy.
