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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.

Armstrong Vinyl Flooring

This scratch and dent- resistant vinyl is a great idea for homeowners with a busy household. The flooring will perform under high traffic areas, high moisture and high impact. This can be used in any room since it is 100% waterproof. This vinyl will not swell or buckle when it is exposed to water. The low-maintenance floor will let you transform any room without sacrificing style.  Armstrong vinyl comes in both planks and tiles and have multiple styles from hardwood to stone. This flooring is wonderful since it also comes in different installation options, making it DIY friendly. FasTak repositionable self-adhesive works great so there is no need for additional glue or special tools.  

Mohawk Hardwood TecWood

No matter the personal style, hardwood has always been a trademark of sophisticated taste. Many home owners have been getting away from hardwood because it has some placement restrictions, but Mohwak has came up with TecWood that allows it to be installed on any level of a home. Enhanced engineered construction helps resist the expansion and contraction from moisture. This hardwood floor is great for kitchens, bathroom and basements. This floor can be installed by glue, staple or nail or float. Can also been installed over a variety of subfloor types.

Labradors and Laminate

Dogs are the most popular pet in the U.S. but not all floors love them as much as we do. There may not be a “perfect” flooring for pets but there are some options that will work better than others.

Laminate is now waterproof which makes it perfect for puppy accidents. Quick Step Nature TEK Plus will stay nice through the life of your furry friend.

Dogs nails can scratch and gouge hardwood floors. Softer woods such as pine, American cherry, American walnut or carbonized bamboo are best to avoid. Soft woods will dent easier. If you want a hardwood, you may want to pick a distressed wood. The style of this look is made to look worn, this will help hide any new dents or scratches.

Vinyl flooring is a popular choice among pet owners. This flooring can come in the look of stone tile or hardwood. Luxury vinyl is durable, so it will hold up nicely against moisture, scratches and dents. This affordable option is also easy to install and maintain. This flooring is easy to clean in case your puppy does have an accident. This is a comfortable option for your pet since it is soft underfoot.

No matter what flooring you choose,try to help your pet the most you can by keeping their nails short. Putting area rugs down where they eat can also protect your floors. Giving them a doggy bed to sleep in can help keep them comfortable and protect your floors.