Once you have decided on your new home model and location you have some exciting choices to make. One of those choices is flooring. My wife and I installed Laminate flooring in our new home and we have absolutely loved it. With kids and a dog it has been a huge benefit however it’s not for everyone. The real look of hardwood is distinctive and rich. Laminate is less expensive and easier to maintain. Here are some more comparisons:
| Hardwood Floor | Laminate Floor | |
| Visual Appearance | excellent | good |
| Scratch Resistance | good4 | very good |
| Stain Resistance | fair1 | excellent |
| Fade Resistance | fair2 | excellent |
| Impact Resistance | good | excellent |
| Ease of Maintenance | good | very good |
| Moisture Resistance | fair | good |
| Ease of Repair | good | poor |
| Can floor be refinished? | yes (not acrylic impregnated) | no |
| Install over concrete slab | if glue or float | yes, floating |
| Manufacturer’s Warranty | good | good |
| Installation Methods | glue, staple, float | some pre-glued glueless, floating |
| Easy To Install (DIY) | glueless floating – yes staple-down – maybe glue-down – messy |
Yes |
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