Engineered Flooring Vs Laminate. When we compare solid vs engineered vs laminate wood flooring all have their pros and cons that should be considered before renovating your flooring. Laminate flooring is a fully man-made material that consists of several layers.
Contrary to laminate flooring, engineered flooring involves a top layer of true hardwood (red oak, white oak, maple, ash, etc.).
Laminate flooring is a tongue and groove flooring system with a resin-based surface that is laminated, or bonded, to a wood-based core.
This video describes the difference between engineered hardwood flooring and laminate flooring. Anyway, the core of engineered flooring is rather similar to that of laminate flooring and plywood: thin sheets and pieces of wood. Which option is best for you?