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The #1 Question we're asked when folks are considering laminate flooring is:
It really all depends on your specific needs, not to mention your budget. Here are some ideas as to the comparisons between the two products. (In some cases my reasons may be related to our region)
Also, and this is important - some of the wood-reasoning below is predicated upon recent changes and new finishes in the wood industry, and is based on factory-finished flooring. So, if something doesn't make sense just write me and I'll explain it - as well as I can...
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Wood Flooring
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Laminates
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| Less resistant to denting because wood is only as dense as
Nature made it. Although some species are more dense, for instance - (Mannington: Trade Winds Collection) |
Impact Resistance
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More resistant to denting or impact, because manufacturers have engineered in more density. |
| More susceptible to changing color & aging due to Nature. |
Fading
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Won't fade or change color because it's an image. |
| New wood finishes with Aluminum Oxide, or Ceramic matrixes (Award Hardwood) make them very abrasion resistant |
Abrasion Resistance
(Wear) |
Aluminum Oxide in the melamine finish makes them abrasion resistant. |
| Able to be refinished |
Refinishing
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Not able to be refinished |
| Individual boards can be replaced if damaged |
Board Repair
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Individual boards can be replaced if damaged |
| Very Stain Resistant with the new generation coatings |
Stain Resistance
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Nearly Stain Proof - I haven't found anything that stains our laminate floors. |
| Let's not use this term - I can scratch just about anything with a sharp object |
Scratch Resistant
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Let's not use this term - I can scratch just about anything with a sharp object |
Take a look at the differences in pricing between Laminate Floors
and Wood Floors by going to our
Pricing Guide
