Many end up painting over the "shine of real wood" Also in some applications, you don't want real wood - it scratches too easily, to the point where a cheap la

Many end up painting over the "shine of real wood" Also in some applications, you don't want real wood - it scratches too easily, to the point where a cheap laminate piece would look better (I have a very nice wood dining table I bought in July, but my cats won't stay off of it)