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Are real wood floors worth it?

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  • Silvertabby
    Silvertabby Posts: 10,479 Forumite
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    We had engineered oak fitted throughout the hall, lounge and dining room earlier this year - and we love it.

    If you go for engineered, it's worth spending more for a thick top layer of oak - ours is 6mm, which gives scope for sanding/re-oiling if necessary.
  • andrewf75
    andrewf75 Posts: 10,424 Forumite
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    I think its worth the extra for real wood, but while engineered looks great bear in mind if it is installed as a floating floor it doesn't feel as solid underfoot.
  • Solid wood all the way. Expensive but well worth it. Feels warmer, looks better and sounds better.
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