Engineered Hardwood
Multi-ply flooring with a real-wood top layer (1–6 mm) bonded over plywood or HDF substrate for dimensional stability.
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Engineered Hardwood: Multi-ply flooring with a real-wood top layer (1–6 mm) bonded over plywood or HDF substrate for dimensional stability. Typical cost: $6–$12 per sq ft installed..
Why it matters
Engineered hardwood looks identical to solid but tolerates humidity swings, radiant heat, and slab installs that solid hardwood can't.
Typical cost
$6–$12 per sq ft installed.
Pros
- • Works on slab and over radiant heat
- • More dimensionally stable
Cons
- • Refinishable 1–3 times only (vs 4–7 for solid)
Common uses
- • Condos, basements, slab homes, humid climates
Alternatives
Solid hardwoodLVP
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- Can engineered hardwood be refinished?
- Yes if the wear layer is ≥3 mm — most premium products qualify, most budget ones don't.
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