Laminate Flooring

Thinking about installing laminate in your home?

Laminate is a hybrid floor made from particleboard wood. It is great for the DIY homeowners since it is easy to install. Laminate is installed as a floating floor which means it doesn’t have any nails or messy glues. Laminate has come a long way over the years, the image layer can look realistic. Sometimes the image quality is so believable people can’t tell it isn’t real wood! Laminate can hold up against some moisture but if you are looking to put a flooring that is 100% waterproof vinyl would be a better choice. Since laminate is made from pressed wood, it is durable and scratch resistant. The flooring is low maintenance and easy to clean.  

Vinyl Flooring

Not sure if vinyl flooring is right for you?

Vinyl comes in sheet, tile or plank flooring making it easy to install yourself. Vinyl is on the top of the list for active homes. Holds up great in heavy traffic areas. This flooring is durable, scratch and spill resistant, so it preferable for homes with pets. Vinyl is great for any room in the house because it is waterproof. Since it is waterproof it is easy to clean. Vinyl is a low maintenance floor. Vinyl can be found in different styles such as hardwood, stone or even tile.  

Vinyl Vs Laminate

The difference between vinyl and laminate is what they are made of. Vinyl is made of plastic. Laminate is made mostly of wood.

Both flooring are inexpensive to purchase, install, and maintain. Both floors are great for the DIY home owner since they are easy to install. These floors can be installed as a floating flooring which can be installed on top of an existing floor.

Vinyl can be installed in any room of the home since it is waterproof. Laminate is water resistant but not waterproof. Laminate is normally not be recommended to be installed in high moisture areas.  

Both vinyl and laminate will not add value to your home like hardwood would.

Both choices are great floors that will make your living space gorgeous, you just need to decide which one will fit your lifestyle best.