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When trying to decide what type of hardwood to install in your home, you may be considering either oak or olive. Discover the pros and cons of each type.

Solid Oak wooden floors from Dinesen were installed in a private home in Copenhagen, adding warmth to the converted pencil factory with an industrial style.

Solid Oak wood from Dinesen was used in a private residence in Norway. The wood is used for floors, walls, cabinetry, doors, and bespoke furniture in the house.

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.

Among solid hardwoods, domestic species like white oak, red oak, walnut, and maple are growing in popularity, says Brett Miller, a spokesperson for the National Wood Flooring Association.

Engineered wood is an environmentally friendly alternative to solid-wood flooring that requires cutting down fewer trees and creates less waste.

Check out the best flooring from CR’s tests, including top-rated options in solid wood, engineered wood, laminate, porcelain tile, and vinyl.

The wood flooring industry has evolved considerably in recent years, as wider planks have increased in popularity and finish and installation options have expanded.

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Photo by Susan De Vries Carlos Salazar, of Carlos Wood Floors, said he’s seen a trend in recent years toward new wood flooring, as opposed to patching and repairing old floors. Salazar said the most ...