Engineered hardwood seems too good to be true. How does it hold up next to vinyl and laminate? Like with any flooring ...

C ompared to flooring materials like vinyl or laminate, engineered hardwood is longer lasting, offers better return on investment, and looks more high end. Engineered wood flooring has a veneer of ...

Best value: Tie. There is just a dollar difference between natural wood and engineered wood in cost. Natural hardwood floors are a better choice if you plan to stay put long enough to refinish them.

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