[header] How to choose engineered wood flooring [title] Choose 3-5 in (76-127 mm) wide planks for a traditional hardwood floor. [step] Standard hardwood flooring boards are a few inches wide, and you can go with boards in this range if you want a traditional flooring style made from engineered wood. [substeps] Engineered wood is cheaper than solid hardwood floors, and it is desirable because it is less prone to moisture than solid floors. 
[title] Choose 6-10 in (150-250 mm) wide planks for an open, luxurious look. [step] If you want a luxurious flooring style, go with wider boards.