What is the major difference between engineered wood and laminate flooring?
LAMINATE FLOORING VS. ENGINEERED HARDWOOD FLOORING When it comes to new flooring for your home, laminate and engineered hardwood flooring are two great choices if you want the look of natural hardwood. They are both very similar and have grown a lot over the last few decades. But, how do you know which one is the right one for you? Well, that's why we have this blog to help you out! What is Laminate Flooring? Laminate flooring is made up of four different layers: the backing layer, the core layer, the image layer, which is actually a photograph of various materials, and the wear layer. Laminate floors is also called a "floating floor" because they aren't fastened directly to a subfloor. Instead, individual planks snap together to create tight seams and are then put down over a thin underlayment pad. That means laminate flooring can go directly over old flooring without nailing, gluing or having to remove the existing flooring. What is Engineered Hardwood Floori...