What is the difference between engineered wood and laminate flooring?
Laminate: A man made material that has the appearance of wood, but is really a plastic. The finish is like a Formica counter top , but more durable and thicker. Engineered wood. This is a plywood type of material that has a pre-finished layer that is real wood. The finish is factory applied and is much more durable that any on-site applied finishes.
Engineered wood flooring is made of real wood. It typically consists of 3 to 7 layers of wood laid cross-grained to each other and glued between each ply. This typically gives the flooring more strength and stability. Laminate flooring is typically made of a high density fiber core material covered with a scratch resistant film that has a “picture” of wood printed on it.
