While the look of laminate and hardwood flooring may be similar, knowing what distinguishes laminate and hardwood flooring will help you make the best choice for your home and budget.Layers of composite wood materials pressed together to make a plank. Top layer is a photographic layer made to mimic various surfaces.Daily dust/weekly mop/deep cleanMinor scratches can be repaired, but new flooring needs to be installed for major repairs. Since laminate is made of composite wood, it cannot be refinished.Average of 15-25 yearsMade of solid wood. The look of the wood comes from the natural state of the wood itself. Grain and color are unique.Minor and major damage can be repaired. A hardwood floor can be refinished multiple times throughout it's life. Some may think laminate vs. hardwood flooring is an “either/or” debate, but it’s best to consider it as a “both/and” discussion. Both types of flooring have their advantages. While many view hardwood as the superior choice, the advances in laminate flooring and the wide range of looks you can achieve with it cannot be denied.
Find the best choice that meets your needs and budget. Whether you choose hardwood or laminate, Bona offers cleaning solutions that are perfectly suited for both. Find the right tools to bring out the beauty in your floors.So, you’re thinking about upgrading your home. What is something you’ve been wanting to renovate for a while now? How about the floors? Are they in serious need of an upgrade?Let’s talk about two different types of flooring used in remodeling: hardwood and laminate flooring. These two types of flooring are valuable in their own way. They both offer you something, but they are very different. This is all about hardwood vs laminate and which one is the best choice for you.First let’s discuss the value of each flooring. When you go to sell your home, it will be more advantageous if you were to have hardwood flooring. Laminate can be beautiful, but it isn’t the real thing. People love to have authenticity in their home. REAL hardwood flooring adds something that other flooring materials cannot duplicate.
It’s also been said to be much better for your home’s environment. “Choosing hardwood flooring is one of the wisest environmental decisions you will ever make. In addition to having an unlimited lifespan, hardwood flooring is made from one of our greatest renewable natural resources: despite the felling of millions upon millions of trees to make wood products, our forests are even healthier today than they were a century ago.” But price is another huge factor people need to consider when deciding between hardwood and laminate. Since laminate isn’t the real deal, it is going to be cheaper. Laminate is made from composite wood, therefore it is less expensive to produce than hardwood. Hardwood flooring will inevitably be more expensive for the installation as well as the product.Laminate flooring will be more durable. It resists scratches, moisture, plus normal wear and tear. Hardwood can easily get marked up over time. It can get damaged from excessive moisture and will definitely show wear in high traffic areas.
You may want to consider your options for a heavily trafficked room or area. And although laminate is more durable (depending on the quality you purchase), it sometimes isn’t as visually appealing. When duplicating the look of hardwoods, some products may have an artificial wood grain appearance.Laminate needs less maintenance when it comes to short term cleanings. However, if you have to repair the laminate flooring, that may prove to be difficult. Laminate fades over time and it has pieces which just snap together. If you were to go and replace a piece, the shade of the “wood grain” could be different. Whereas repairing hardwood flooring is much easier. Since it’s hardwood, you can sand it down and refinish it however you’d like. Hardwood can last for years if you take care of it properly.It’s easy to see that both laminate and hardwood have their pros as well as cons. As a consumer you must decide which one works best for your home and your situation. There are many different factors that go into this decision and it should be well thought out.
Searching for just the right flooring to fulfill your designs and dreams can become overwhelming.Just think of the multitude of styles, colors and fibers of luxurious carpets, or the amazing choices of exotic and domestic hardwoods in hand-scraped, distressed and smooth surfaces. Then thereʼs the diverse styles and durability of laminate flooring… and letʼs not overlook the richness and variety of uses for ceramic tile and natural stone.Our job is to make your flooring experience a little less daunting by carefully listening to your wants and needs and, using our expertise, matching them with the thousands of options available in today’s ever-evolving flooring industry.When you choose to partner with Landers Premier Flooring, youʼll be paired with a Sales Consultant who will help narrow the possibilities by taking the time to understand your needs. Together, youʼll determine which flooring choices best fit your lifestyle, budget, and timeline.We feature the best in:CarpetCarpet offers the broadest color and style combinations as well as visual and physical textures.
Soft and warm underfoot, it can go over most any surface, and we have styles and grades for every pocketbook.Hardwood FlooringAvailable as solid (for use at or above grade) and engineered (can go anywhere in the home), our hardwood comes in traditional and exotic styles; it can be natural, stained, pre-finished or site-finished; it may be smooth or handscraped; and it comes in narrow or wide planks. Remember, wood has a color, too!Laminate FlooringIdeal for low-maintenance/high-wear situations, we offer laminate in an expanding selection of wood, stone, and ceramic patterns. Our laminate choices are impact, dent, wear and fade resistant, and custom installations are possible. New options also provide sound, step and noise protection.TileUnlimited colors, shapes, possibilities and potential exist for custom installations. Tile is exceedingly durable and graded for use.Natural StoneStone is classic, beautiful. It also provides incredible durability and easy maintenance. Because itʼs a product of nature, it also offers a unique design for your home.