Wood Flooring Vs Laminate Flooring
If you're building or remodeling your home, you may thought about wood flooring or laminate flooring. Once you have all the facts for comparison, making a decision will be easier. Does this Spark an idea?
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Appearance
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Real wood flooring can give you a rich, high-end look that other flooring options can't match. However, laminate flooring can come surprisingly close, because it looks like real wood under a clear, protective coat. The difference in looks from one brand to the other can be quite dramatic, though, so don't buy laminate flooring without seeing a sample in person.
Refinishing
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When you're weighing the pros and cons of wood flooring vs. laminate flooring, take durability into account. Wood flooring can be refinished over and over again, while laminates cannot. Many laminates on the market offer warranties of up to 25 years.
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Cost
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When it comes to the cost of wood flooring vs. laminate flooring, laminate wins hands down. The cost of a laminate floor can be less than half the cost of real wood flooring. Watch for sales and you can get laminate flooring for less than $1 per square foot.
Installation
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Wood flooring can be difficult to install and is often best left to the experts. Most laminate flooring comes with a tongue and groove system for easier installation.
Warnings
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Because of potential moisture problems, you should use laminates and not wood flooring in basements or bathrooms.
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