the key test to test how tough the wood is. get a sample of the flooring and lay down flat on the floor finished side up, then hold your car keys at shoulder height out from your body and drop them on the flooring. then examine the flooring to see what kind of marks the keys made on the board. now you will know what to expect if the flooring should get any damage from day to day life. in fact this a great test for any flooring you decide on whether it is laminate or wood. 