The Best Engineered Wood Flooring

It's a dead ringer for solid wood, it's faster (and, as a DIY project, cheaper) to install, and less prone to moisture damage. There are colors, textures, and strip widths to please every taste. Here's our sampling of the latest looks.

Price: About $10.70 per square foot

Maker: Shaw

Highlight: Install it any of three ways: fastened down, glued down, or glued together.

Price: About $10.60 per square foot

Maker: Mohawk

Highlight: Dings, gouges, and nail holes give this reclaimed old-growth wood a well-aged look.

Price: About $9.50 per square foot

Maker: EcoTimber

Highlight: FSC-certified tropical hardwood from a sustainably managed forest.

Price: About $9 per square foot

Maker: Anderson Floors

Highlight: A lime wash imparts a “pickled” effect reminiscent of painted barn boards.

Price: About $6.50 per square foot

Maker: Mullican Flooring

Highlight: Wire brushing removes the soft wood grain, creating a matte, textured surface.

We've installed miles of engineered hardwood floors over the years and have yet to receive any negative comments regarding the performance an durability of this wonderful product. One of our best customers is a real estate investor who buys houses in Las Vegas and rehabs them. They install engineered wood floors in over half of their projects due to the WOW factor and the ROI versus installing carpet or tile.

If you're interested in having an engineered hardwood floor installed in your home or place of business, please give us a call.