When my wife and I selected the Provenza Classico hardwood for our new home, we were never told just how soft the top layer of wood was. We quickly realized when we accidently made some small dents by dropping some small objects. We were always careful with the floor but after one year we have come to realize that this flooring is not a practical choice for even the most conservative uses. The flooring is absolutely beautiful but way too easy to dent. It is literally just a few grades hardware that cardboard. So caveat emptor.