Top performers usually resist wear, scratches, and color change better than others of their type. But dents are a challenge for most. Here, we focus on top picks with specific strengths, value, or both.
PREFINISHED SOLID WOOD AND BAMBOO
TERAGREN PORTFOLIO NATURALS WHEAT TPF-PORTTG-WHT
$7.50 PER SQUARE FOOT*
76
This solid bamboo flooring shows superb resistance to scratches and stains, impressive dent resistance, and a finish that resists wear from foot traffic.
teragren.com
ARMSTRONG PARAGON ORIGINAL EMBER SAKP59L401
$7 PER SQUARE FOOT*
71
With excellent resistance to wear from foot traffic, this prefinished solid wood also does well at resisting color change from ultraviolet rays and won't fade as much as others in sunny areas.
armstrong.com
ENGINEERED WOOD
$ HOME LEGEND STRAND WOVEN MOJAVE HL667
(HOME DEPOT)
$2 PER SQUARE FOOT*
70
This top-rated engineered bamboo flooring shows strong resistance to staining, denting, UV exposure, and wear.
homedepot.com
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Consumer Reports Kitchen Planning and Buying Guide (Digital) - 1 Issue, July 2020