Oak wood floor advice please!

[sophiepumpkin]

We are renovating our home at the moment and very much in a dilemma about flooring. My dream is to have engineered oak throughout but everywhere I go people suggest vinyl. We have two small children and I don't want to be precious about it so I understand I will need to accept some marks etc. My question is with regards to quality brands/wear layers. Can anyone advise on experience with different brands and if you think paying more means less marks etc or if this is relevant. Can anyone recommend a brand or finish that will work for us? Thanks in advance...maybe with your help I can get some sleep tonight!!! 😂

I have engineered oak from Howdens too, it's been down two years in January. I'm not careful with it at all - like you I don't have the energy to be precious with my house within reason.

We don't 'do' shoes in the lounge but stuff gets spilled and items get dropped on it without any trauma. I hover it every other day and damp wipe with a cloth once a week.

On the other hand, I have tile effect amtico in the kitchen. It chips and marks if you even drop a crisp. Would NOT recommend at all.