"Art" wrote in message
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Check out consumer Reports at the library for comparisons of different
wood products.

I would never buy engineered wood. It has disadvantages of solid wood and
disadvantages of engineered products with no advantages of either.

Go for solid wood or if you will be upset by fading and easy dents, go for
laminate but the latter cannot be refinished.

except it can be installed below grade or damp places that solid wood can't
go.


"clams casino" wrote in message
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We are considering replacing a carpeted family room with hardwood.
Bruce has four lines that have appeal, but I can't seem to get any help
explaining the differences.

1) Is there a good reason to choose a 3/8 inch engineered wood vs. a
finished 3/4 in style where a 3/4 will fit without problems? I can see
where a 3/8 might be preferable over a vinyl floor where height may be a
factor, but we will be removing a full thickness carpet.

2) Any idea why the Bruce Springdale plank line is $1/ft2 more than their
Turlington plank line (both 3/8) when they appear to be similar on store
samples (same colors, widths, thickness, finish, etc)?

3) Any idea why their Dover View Plank is 50 cents/ft more than their
Valley View line (both 3/4) - again with what appears to be similar
properties, except the Dover may have a bit more edge bevel.

4) I've read that unfinished (carpeted) stairs can be refinished with
prefinished wood. Any idea on cost / experience.