How does wood compare to other flooring materials?

Answer 1

It depends really on the type of wood flooring. Laminate is cheapest, fairly durable, not repairable, and as with all wood products, you must make sure the subfloor is VERY smooth and level. Engineered hardwood is a little more expensive but looks much more authentic. It is hardwood strips adhered to cheaper wood(pine) and is also quite durable. Depending on the thickness of the hardwood strips, it can be refinished a few times. Then you have true hardwoods. Standard types can be found on good deals, but exotic types are very pricey.

Answer 2

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It depends really on the type of wood flooring. Laminate is cheapest, fairly durable, not repairable, and as with all wood products, you must make sure the subfloor is VERY smooth and level. Engineered hardwood is a little more expensive but looks much more authentic. It is hardwood strips adhered to cheaper wood(pine) and is also quite durable. Depending on the thickness of the hardwood strips, it can be refinished a few times. Then you have true hardwoods. Standard types can be found on good deals, but exotic types are very pricey.

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Answer 3

for durability, you cant beat ceramic tile, drawbacks are you need 1 -1/8 " subfloor, can get pretty pricey, and difficult to install over old flooring such as vinyl.

laminates look nice, are easy to install, and can be installed over old flooring like vinyl or tile. drawbacks are dont hold up to water as well, once scratched are impossible to repair.

hardwood is very durable, can be refinished over and over, not too difficult to install and can be installed over old flooring. drawbacks are its very expensive, doesnt like water.

vinyl (like loose lay, not glued) is inexpensive, looks nice, easy to install, and can be installed over most types of old flooring. drawbacks are it can tear easier, may have to seam it, and if laid over old flooring pattern could emboss through.

self adhesive tiles can look nice and are inexpensive and easy to fix if damaged. drawbacks are they may lift up over time, have to prepare the subfloor carefully to get them to adhere properly.

if i had my druthers tho, it would be a toss up between ceramic tile and hardwood flooring. (ceramic is more work tho)

Answer 4

I'll tell you I love my oakwood floors and never want anything else!!

Answer 5

Hardwood scratches ( not good if you have pets) and is much more expensive.

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