Both are real wood, but they’re built differently — and that matters a lot in Mississippi’s humidity. Here’s how to choose.
Book a Free ConsultationCall (601) 790-1030Solid hardwood is a single piece of wood all the way through — it can be sanded and refinished many times. Engineered hardwood has a real-wood top layer over a stable plywood core, which resists the expansion and contraction that humidity causes.
| Solid | Engineered | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability in humidity | Moves more | More stable |
| Refinishing | Many times | Once or twice (thin veneer varies) |
| Where it installs | Above-grade over wood subfloor | Above & on-grade, over concrete |
| Look | Real wood | Real wood |
Because of our humidity, engineered hardwood is often the smarter, more stable choice — and it can go over concrete slabs where solid can’t. Solid is beautiful where conditions allow and you want lifetime refinishing. We carry Bruce, Shaw, Mohawk and Mannington. See our hardwood page.
Yes — it has a real-wood top layer over a stable plywood core, which resists humidity movement better than solid wood.
Engineered is often the smarter choice here for its stability in humidity, and it can install over concrete. Solid is great where conditions allow.
Usually once or twice, depending on the thickness of the top veneer. Solid can be refinished many more times.
Engineered hardwood can go over concrete with the right moisture barrier; solid generally cannot. See our hardwood-over-concrete guide.
Mississippi Pro serves Pearl and the Jackson metro. Visit our showroom at 1138 Weems Street, Pearl, or we'll bring samples to you. Free estimates.
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