Engineered wood flooring - oiled, lacquered or what?

[rollingpastryagain]

Seems there are so many different options and it's confusing. I'd prefer the "healthiest" option but don't know what that is. Does anyone know what the pros and cons are?

I believe there are fumes and formaldihyde (sp) in some engineered wood finishes - and often in laquers

I find it healthier for me to not have to sand and oil it every few years.

We have engineered wood floor downstairs and it's natural brushed and oiled. Which gives a great non shiny look but it does still absorb grease, so there is some staining.

I was thinking about an engineered wood floor, and then took a look at solid oak floor- the cost difference was actually cheaper as a solid floor and by far the healthier option. Meant I wasn't using a floor with any glue or that had been through a million processes to get it in my house. they were a great company based in Devon, delivered to my house- and all their floors are from trees grown in the uk!