This document compares the properties of prefinished engineered hardwood floors and laminate floors. Some key points include: - Prefinished engineered hardwood floors have excellent visual appearance, scratch resistance, stain resistance, and fade resistance, while laminate floors are rated fair or poor in these categories. - Hardwood floors can last a lifetime with proper care and refinishing, while laminate floors have a shorter life expectancy of less than 20 years. - Hardwood floors can be installed using various methods like glue, staple, or floating, while laminate floors are best installed as a glueless floating floor.