Solid Wood Flooring – Each plank is made from single piece of 100% hardwood Engineered Wood Flooring – Each plank is made from a top layer of hardwood supplemented with plywood and MDF layers sandwiched together underneath Benefits: Solid wood flooring – incredibly strong (due to whole wood), can be sanded then refinished many times over, suitable for high footfall traffic areas, can exceed 100 years service life Engineered wood flooring – suitable over under -floor heating, won’t damage in light wet or moist conditions, easier to fit, more affordable Typical scenarios Bathroom and kitchen areas – in these wet and moisture reach areas, only engineered wood flooring is suitable. Solid wood flooring will expand in wet conditions. Conservatories and basement areas – in these temperature fluctuating and humid areas, only engineered wood flooring is suitable. Solid wood flooring will contract or expand in unstable conditions. Hallways - in this high wear and tear area, solid wood flooring is preferred unless under floor hearing is fitted. Lounge, bedroom & dinning areas - in these low wear and tear areas, either solid or engineered wood is suitable. Commercial areas – in these high traffic areas, solid wood flooring is preferred. While engineered wood can be sanded to disguise heavy use, solid wood can be sanded many more times, perfect in business and commercial settings. Under-floor areas – due to warm temperatures, only engineered wood flooring is suitable. Solid wood flooring over under floor heating will damage instantly.