Hardwood comes to a variety of tones and species. It is a beautiful rich look and to the hardwood lover it cannot be replicated. Engineered hardwood is a real hardwood surface and is more stable in most applications than solid hardwood. Both solid and engineered woods can be refinished if desired. Handscraped or distressed finishes can be a little more forgiving, if they do scratch there are filler kits and pens that will disguise the marks so they blend in to the character of the floor. A wonderful upgrade for your home.