Engineered hardwood vs Solid hardwood

Engineered can be in hardwood and bamboo, solid can be in hardwood and bamboo as well. It's difficult to tell engineered flooring from solid flooring by looking at it. Here is a comparison of solid wood hardwood flooring and engineered wood floor.

Engineered flooring, by definition, is cross laminated with 3 layers. These floors are real wood from top to bottom. Engineered floors were developed in part so that they could be installed over radiant heat and because they are more stable in areas where hardwood alone does not hold up well. So engineered wood flooring is the choice when you are continuing into the kitchen from the living areas as engineered floors will hold up better in kitchens and bathrooms.

Engineered hardwood flooring

• Engineered hardwood flooring is less expensive than solid hardwood. It made of a wood layers, but the layers below the surface are often composed of less expensive, stronger wood layers. The top layer is the decorative wood you have chosen for your home or office. Engineered hardwood flooring is also more environmentally friendly than solid hardwood floors because the sub-surface layers are made from junk or scrap wood, not the ornamental wood. This approach saves more forests because each tree of the desired ornamental wood can go further than it does with solid wood flooring.
• Unlike solid hardwood flooring, engineered flooring can be installed in any room that you choose, even a basement, because it can withstand moisture due to the layers of flooring that withstand buckling and rippling. Engineered flooring can also be installed over radiant floor heating, which can keep your feet warm during those cold winter months. It's also easy to install and looks just as beautiful as hardwood flooring at a much better price that will fit almost anyone's budget.

Solid hardwood flooring

• Solid hardwood flooring comes in many different wood varieties, including exotic woods. It's slightly more expensive than engineered wood flooring, but if you are a diehard wood enthusiast, then you may want to stick with solid hardwood flooring.
• Solid hardwood can't be installed (or isn't recommended) in high moisture rooms, like the kitchen, bath and basement. This is because the higher moisture content in the air - or even on the floor - can cause the wood to ripple or buckle, which will destroy the flooring.

Engineered bamboo vs Solid bamboo

Engineered bamboo flooring

• Engineered bamboo flooring is cross laminated with 3 layers. Face layer is bamboo with 4mm thickness, core is Chinese pine and bottom layer is Chinese poplar. Engineered bamboo flooring is suitable for floating installation and heating installation. Wood like pine and poplar are soft than bamboo, heat can go through the floor fast. Room can get warm in few minutes.

Solid bamboo flooring

• Solid bamboo flooring is pure and premium bamboo, no any wood or plywood. Solid bamboo flooring can be refinished a few times.

Deciding between engineered vs solid hardwood flooring is a decision that should be made carefully. In some cases, your budget will be the determining factor, but if at all possible, it is better to let other considerations make your decision for you. Consider the rooms that you will be installing the flooring in, the people who will be walking on and enjoying the floors, and what your dream flooring is to help you determine the winner between engineered vs. solid hardwood flooring.