What's the best wood flooring for front room?? i like the solid oak stuff but it's probably bearing to pricey!! also...

i like the solid oak stuff but it's probably bearing to pricey!!

also my husband prob wont lay it so is it expensive to have laid by someone else!!?

room is around 16ft by 13ft
Answers:    no,,i wouldnt do it..especially if youve got kids.my niece,her son,who,s 12..the wood floor,be slippy,and jordan fell over..want to hospital..etc..he,s ok now,,but,,carpet will be in style soon..furnace,cosy,etc..nosey mary.c,
I'd get oak laminate, its easier laid and kept