Please can I see pictures of your engineered wood floors... especially the scratches

[Muststopeating]

I have read and reread every Mumsnet post I can find on this and it is a complete mix of 'I love my engineered wood floor, and the dents add character' to 'My engineered wood floor is trashed and I wish I'd gone for something else'.

Could those of you who have it share pictures, especially of any scratched/worn areas. I would love to see examples of how it looks a few years on instead of the showroom finish.

We are building a considerable extension (starting imminently) and I just cannot decide on the floor. It will be the same floor through the hall, playroom, and into the open plan kitchen, diner, living room.

Budget is an issue cos this extension is eye wateringly £££ and we need nearly 100 sqm, but I would rather pay more money once and get it right.

My brain says Quickstep Impressive Laminate, my heart says Engineered Oak. Either would be in a natural colour, brushed and the more rustic the better! Not sure on brand or oiled vs lacquered/varnished for engineered.

Any advice and especially pics would be massively appreciated as I'm driving myself (and DH) nuts!

This is ours. The kitchen chairs have scratched it quite badly (we have put felt pads under the legs now!)
You can’t see the scratches from a distance but some clear Osmo oil sorts out any damage and makes it good as new anyway. Just haven’t got round to treating it yet.

Tiles with underfloor heating. Best for kitchens

We have engineered oak. Been down two years, we have kids and cats. No scratches yet 😃 No stains either despite a lot of cat vom 👀

Only thing I would say is don’t get brushed - the dirt hugs the grain of the wood it is so much harder to get clean. Get a smooth surface!!

Ps we also have it in the kitchen. I used to have tile in the kitchen and I hated how cold it was and somehow it’s more tiring to stand on when washing up.

I love that my kitchen floor isn’t cold anymore!!

Would you mind posting a photo as I'm looking at this flooring too. Thanks!