Is engineered hardwood the same as laminate flooring?

Engineered hardwood and laminate flooring are not the same. Engineered hardwood is made of a thin layer of real hardwood on top of layers of plywood or high-density fiberboard, providing a genuine wood look and feel. Laminate flooring, on the other hand, is a synthetic product made of multiple layers of compressed materials with a printed design layer on top. While both are durable and versatile options for flooring, engineered hardwood tends to be more expensive and can be refinished, unlike laminate flooring.