We know how fabulous solid oak flooring can be, but it is important to know that there are other options out there, so you don’t necessary have to break the bank to add style and personality to your home. Wood laminate flooring may sound rather cheap but it has come a long way. It does not feel like oak but it does look the part, and many manufacturers now have their laminate tiles looking exactly like oak floorboards. Another option is engineered flooring. This is essentially real oak on top of a mixture of woods. So the finishing touch is oak and it looks great, but there is more going on beneath the surface. It may not be completely natural like quality solid oak, but it will certainly add the same feel and character to your home, at a much cheaper price!