Solid hardwood is milled from solid lumber and works well in almost any room, including living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, hallways and foyers. Solid hardwood flooring is generally not recommended in bathrooms or basements (below grade) due to the potential for damage from ground moisture. This type of wood flooring can also be sanded and refinished numerous times to maintain its natural beauty.

Engineered hardwood flooring combines a thin, but tough, real hardwood surface with underlying multiple layers of plywood or fiberboard. Engineered hardwood is remarkably strong and its laminated layers make it more resistant to moisture. As a result, it can be used below, on, or above grade, including basements. Engineered Flooring can be sanded and refinished once or twice.