Some bamboo planks can imitate the look of true hardwood floors at a fraction of the cost. Price Point: $1.50 to $11 per square foot for compressed, $7 to $19 per square foot for solid Cork Flooring ...

Engineered flooring is somewhat closer in appearance to solid hardwood due to its real wood veneer. Laminate flooring, though all synthetic, is a close visual simulation of real wood.

Solid wood flooring is 100 percent hardwood that is milled from lumber. Since it is a natural material, hardwood reacts to changes in its surroundings such as moisture and extreme temperatures.

Hardwood flooring is made of solid wood, and it’s one of the most popular flooring options. It is usually made of hardwood species like maple, oak or walnut.

Engineered hardwood seems too good to be true. How does it hold up next to vinyl and laminate? Like with any flooring material, the devil is in the details.

Learn about flooring types and features, plus how to save on the best flooring for your home. And learn how CR tests flooring in its not-for-profit labs.

Solid-surface flooring (hardwood, linoleum, tile, etc.) is favored because it can be kept much cleaner. But if you have to have wall-to-wall, green building recommends natural wool rather than ...