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Posted by Jimmy the Hand on April 23, 2006, 12:32 pm
Hi there. I'm going to be putting new flooring in my living room and
hall and am wondering if anyone has any opinions on what the better
option would be. Hardwood or laminate? I know that laminate flooring
is cheaper and probably easier than hardwoods but is there any other
major differences that I should take into account before purchasing?
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Posted by Joseph Meehan on April 23, 2006, 1:20 pm
Jimmy the Hand wrote:
> Hi there. I'm going to be putting new flooring in my living room and
> hall and am wondering if anyone has any opinions on what the better
> option would be. Hardwood or laminate? I know that laminate flooring
> is cheaper and probably easier than hardwoods but is there any other
> major differences that I should take into account before purchasing?
First, remember that there is laminate wood and laminate plastic. The
wood product is closer to "solid" hardwood than it is to the plastic
laminate.
Most people prefer the look of hardwood, but it is a personal choice.
The laminate products have a wider range of color and style. The laminate
also tends to require less maintenance. The feel and acoustical
characteristics of both are different and I personally like the solid wood
best.
In both cases the quality of installation is important and the life
depends on the quality of the product.
I have a laminate cork in part of my home and am considering hardwood,
tile and laminate for another part.
--
Joseph Meehan
Dia duit
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Posted by Edwin Pawlowski on April 23, 2006, 1:37 pm
> Hi there. I'm going to be putting new flooring in my living room and
> hall and am wondering if anyone has any opinions on what the better
> option would be. Hardwood or laminate? I know that laminate flooring
> is cheaper and probably easier than hardwoods but is there any other
> major differences that I should take into account before purchasing?
I have both. They did not make an engineered wood when I put down the
WilsonArt laminate. While I like it, the wood is far better looking and no
more work to keep clean. I'd use wood www.mannington.com
An exception is if you want a different look than wood as Wilson Art makes
tiles with different patterns. I used one in my foyer.
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Posted by ameijers on April 23, 2006, 1:40 pm
> Hi there. I'm going to be putting new flooring in my living room and
> hall and am wondering if anyone has any opinions on what the better
> option would be. Hardwood or laminate? I know that laminate flooring
> is cheaper and probably easier than hardwoods but is there any other
> major differences that I should take into account before purchasing?
>
What is down there now? Carpet over chipboard, carpet over hardwood, or
what? (The year the house was built will be a good clue, as would peeking
inside any floor registers.) If this is a pre-1975 or so house, decent odds
there is hardwood under there, which skews the choice in favor of geting
that refinished. Personally, I hate laminate- looks like a huge kitchen
counter to me. But others like it. Given a choice between hardwood and
laminate, I'd take hardwood. If hardwood wasn't in the budget, I'd recarpet
before I put down laminate.
aem sends...
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Posted by Mark and Gloria Hagwood on April 23, 2006, 3:48 pm
Jimmy the Hand wrote:
> Hi there. I'm going to be putting new flooring in my living room and
> hall and am wondering if anyone has any opinions on what the better
> option would be. Hardwood or laminate? I know that laminate flooring
> is cheaper and probably easier than hardwoods but is there any other
> major differences that I should take into account before purchasing?
>
Something to think about is where does your house stand in
your marketplace. Is your home on the low, middle or upper
end in your town or area? If on the lower end, you might be
more inclined to use the less expensive flooring, such as
laminate, and if it is toward the upper end of the market,
consider post finished wood (dusty) or prefinished hardwood.
This is not to say that a modest home might not benefit
form post finished hardwood floors, but the chances are good
you won't recoup the cost when you sell. Likewise, there
are million dollar homes with laminate flooring, but I doubt
if it adds significantly to their value.
Mark
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