Here at Whole Floors, engineered hardwood floors will appear, topically, identical to our solid wood floors because we use the same quality material for both. This is not a common practice.

Engineered hardwood floor's core is made up of multiple layers of wood stacked in a cross-grain configuration which minimizes expanding and shrinking. 

Engineered hardwood floor holds up to the challenges of climate fluctuation and sub-floor moisture, so it can be installed above, on, or below grade, providing an advantage over solid hardwood because of the ability to install in multiple areas of the home.