They are'nt too hard to put down, just take your time and fit it all dry first.
Depending on where you're located determines what type of finish you can get on the floor. Finish in place wood with good varnish lasts longest, but here in Cali, we can't use good varnish because of pollution controls.
The wood also requires special care in cleaning, no wet mops. I got about 10 years out of mine before having to completely re-do them.
Good luck.