comparing hardwood flooring versus laminate flooring
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Excellent Visual Appearance Good
Good4 Scratch Resistance Very Good
Very Good
Good
Poor
No
Yes, floating
Good Scratch Resistance
Fair
Good
Good
Glue, staple, float
glueless floating - yesstaple-down - maybeglue-down - messy
25+3
Good
Some pre-gluedglueless, floating
Yes
< 20
1. some hardwood flooring factory finishes have very good stain resistance2. some wood stains when exposed to direct UV sunlight may change color more than others
3. Quality hardwood floors can last for a lifetime with proper care & refinishing4. Some UV-cured urethane finishes have aluminum oxide crystals embedded in the finish
and are extremely durable
Comparing Hardwood Flooring versus Laminate Flooringcreated by: R V Flooring Address: Martin, NDPhone: (701) 341-1670
Yes (not acrylic impregnated)
If glue or float
Moisture Resistance
Ease of Repair
Can floor be refinished?
Install over concrete slab
Manufacturer's Warranty
Installation Methods
Easy To Install (DIY)
Life expectancy of floor (in years)
Excellent
Excellent
Fair1
Fair2
Stain Resistance
Fade Resistance
Good Impact Resistance Excellent
Prefinished EngineeredHardwood Floor
Laminate Floor