Laminate Wood Vs Engineered Wood

Then there s the core of the plank typically made from layers of plywood or high density fiberboard hdf.

Laminate wood vs engineered wood. Laminate is also much thinner than engineered wood averaging around 12mm whereas engineered wood tends to be thicker like hardwoods. Engineered wood contains a slice of natural wood on top while laminate uses a photographic layer that is coated with a protective layer. Major differences solid hardwood flooring as the name suggests is comprised of flooring boards that are solid hardwood material through and through. The natural top layer makes engineered wood just as durable as traditional hardwood and provides the same classic timeless look.

Then a transparent wear layer is applied to protect the surface. The boards usually 3 4 inch thick are generally milled with a smooth top surface and tongue and groove edges that interlock to hold the boards together. The base is fiberboard with a photographic image layer bonded over the top.