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Pros and Cons of Laminate Hardwood Flooring

Article Category: Home Management

Author Name: Ginger Jackson

Laminate hardwood flooring has become very popular recently, but many people still prefer solid hardwoods. There are many advantages to getting laminates, and a few disadvantages too. Here is a brief explanation of the pros and cons of getting laminate over solid hardwood.

Pro: Laminate hardwood flooring is less expensive than solid hardwood.

This is an easy case to make. Just look at any flooring outlet and you will probably find that the solid hardwoods are much more expensive than their lookalike laminates. This makes sense because of the nature of the materials used. Hardwood trees take time to grow, and the supply is limited to a point. Since laminates are manufactured from quickly renewable sources, they cost less. Besides the cost of materials, the installation of laminates is less expensive because the workers do not have to spend as much time on the job.

Pro: Laminate hardwood flooring does not fade easily.

Laminates have a tough, clear coating that prevents fading of the base material. They stay looking as bright and fresh as they did the day they were installed for many years to come. Solid hardwoods may fade over time, especially if there is sunlight shining on them.

Pro: Laminate hardwood flooring is hard.

Laminates have a hard outer surface that keeps them from being scratched or scuffed easily. Solid hardwood planks can be scratched, scuffed and gouged quickly.

Con: Laminate hardwood flooring is difficult to repair.

Because the laminate surface is so hard, it is also difficult to work with to repair. There is also not as much depth to the surface as there is with solid hardwoods. With a solid hardwood, you can just quickly sand out a scratch or scrape. With a laminate, you would have to buy a repair kit, call in a repairperson, or replace the plank altogether.

Pro: Laminate hardwood flooring works fine in kitchens and bathrooms.

A solid hardwood floor will usually suffer water damage in the moist environment of a kitchen of bathroom. Yet, a laminate will hold up better because of its hard shell. It does not soak up moisture like solid hardwoods do, so you can spill or drip water on it without damaging it. A quick wipe up and the laminate will be as good as new.

Con: Laminate hardwood flooring requires special padding.

A laminate floor will usually be noisy if there is not padding placed under it during installation. If it is padded correctly and installed over an even floor, it will be quiet and will not squeak. A hardwood floor will also be quiet if it is installed correctly, but it usually does not require special padding.

Pro: Laminate hardwood flooring is easy for housekeeping.

You do not have to wax or polish a laminate as you might a solid hardwood. A quick dusting or a light damp mopping will clean up any crumbs or spills. The shine is permanent.

Keywords: flooring, flooring installations, flooring financing

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