Durability

When talking about strength and durability, you can't beat a solid wooden floor. Even when it gets damaged, all you have to do is buff it and refinish it. That's really all there is to it. Engineered wooden flooring can be buffed, too, but not to the same degree. As the top, solid layer is thin, one can only sand it once or twice, depending on the brand. As with laminate, deep gouges and scuffs might result in you replacing boards to repair. However, laminate can't be buffed at all.