"Solid hardwood is exactly what it sounds like: Planks of real wood that can be sanded and refinished for years to come," says Hoffman. "Engineered wood has a real hardwood top layer over a plywood ...

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What’s more important in a new floor: durability or style? Eighty percent of us take the practical route, says a 2019 survey of flooring consumers conducted by market research firm Mintel. We want ...