We need to replace the existing solid wood flooring in our hallway and reception rooms. We were initially keen to replace like with like and install another solid wood floor. However both of the flooring specialists we've seen so far have pushed us heavily towards engineered wood and now we wonder if we're being silly in insisting on solid!
We have brought a couple of engineered wood samples home and they do look good. We know engineered wood is easier to fit and cheaper. But other than the fact that engineered wood has a shorter lifespan as it can only be sanded a few times before the veneer wears through, are there any other reasons why we should stick with solid over engineered? Particularly interested to know if there's any visual difference at all given the veneer on top is solid wood, albeit a thin layer.