Engineered Wood Flooring vs LVT: Full Comparison

Both can look stunning. Both will outlast a decade of family life. So which do you actually pick?

Engineered wood: real oak top layer, can be sanded back 1–2 times, ages beautifully. Costs £55–120/m². Hates standing water.

LVT: 100% waterproof, near-photographic realism, lasts 20+ years. Costs £25–80/m². Doesn't smell or feel like wood underfoot.

Pick engineered if: living room, bedroom, hallway, period property, you want the real thing.

Pick LVT if: kitchen, bathroom, utility, busy household with pets and kids, underfloor heating priority, tighter budget.