wood and engineered wood—that is, layers of plywood and other materials topped with a thin slice of real hardwood veneer and a protective coating—don’t stand up well in high-traffic areas.

So, we've established that engineered hardwood isn't as good as hardwood in these respects. It also falls short of other ...

Pros of engineered wood flooring More stable ... waterproof and much more resistant to wear and tear than hardwood and laminate floors, so they're ideal in bathrooms, kitchens and high-traffic areas ...