That's unfortunate, because engineered hardwood floors have become probably the fastest-growing product segment in our industry. Back when engineered hardwood was introduced, it was described as a "laminated" product -- which may give you a notion of just how long it's been since the product hit the marketplace. Obviously, no one sought any kind of trademark registration for what was considered a generic term. However, some confusion was created in the minds of consumers when wood-look laminate floors entered the North American market from Europe.
Unlike laminate flooring, our laminated wood floors were never a hybrid derivative with a fiberboard core and decorative wood-look overlay. And it goes without saying that you'll never see an engineered wood product used for any type of countertop installation.