We want to put laminate or hardwood floors in our living room. But we want to get a good price or a discount flooring company that is reliable.....we live near Decatur, IL. Where is the best place either on line or store? What are the advntages and disadvantages of either flooring?
2007-08-04 16:14:28 · 5 answers · asked by di4chat2 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
There's one thing I'll tell you straight out of the gate, buy your flooring from one of the home centers, and stay away from the online or corner discount supplier . . . Lowe's or HD won't give you a rain dance on concerns, complaints or returns/exchanges.
The Pergo type laminates are good if you have kids or pets as the resist scratches far better than the real wood laminated flooring; but if you're looking for the look and feel of the real thing, and kids and pets aren't to be a deciding factor, look into a floating floor that has the real oak, maple or other wood types veneer over a plywood subpanel. They are just as easy to install and have the ability to actually refinish them down the road.
Mike Lonergan
TradesProfessional, Inc.
http://www.tradesprofessional.com
2007-08-04 16:41:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.surplussupply.com or lowes.
The main difference between 5/8" prefinished hardwood and laminate is that if the hardwood is damaged it can be sanded and repaired. Also offers a little more insulation value and certainly more resale value to your home.
I love hardwood because it can be repaired. It is a lifetime investment, laminate is not.
2007-08-04 16:17:57 · answer #2 · answered by yeller 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a Costco near you, check them out. I got my laminate flooring from them and their price/quality ratio is usually good.
2007-08-04 16:23:39 · answer #3 · answered by hi5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's http://www.lumberliquidators.com/home.jsp
2007-08-04 16:25:21 · answer #4 · answered by prop4u 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am unsure, but do you have a Bunning's in IL?
If you do, I would say to try there.
Have a great day/night and good luck!!!
2007-08-04 16:19:10 · answer #5 · answered by Kelly R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check out home depot. they got everything you need there fixing your crib...
2007-08-04 16:29:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOWES, HOME DEPOT
2007-08-04 16:17:41 · answer #7 · answered by !~"Fish On"~! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋