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Comparing Hardwood Flooring versus Laminate Flooring

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Excellent Visual Appearance Good

Good4 Scratch Resistance Very Good

Very Good

Good

Poor

No

Yes, floating

Good Scratch Resistance

Fair

Good

Good

Glue, staple, float

glueless floating - yesstaple-down - maybeglue-down - messy

25+3

Good

Some pre-gluedglueless, floating

Yes

< 20

1. some hardwood flooring factory finishes have very good stain resistance2. some wood stains when exposed to direct UV sunlight may change color more than others

3. Quality hardwood floors can last for a lifetime with proper care & refinishing4. Some UV-cured urethane finishes have aluminum oxide crystals embedded in the finish

and are extremely durable

Comparing Hardwood Flooring versus Laminate Flooringcreated by: R V Flooring Address: Martin, NDPhone: (701) 341-1670

Yes (not acrylic impregnated)

If glue or float

Moisture Resistance

Ease of Repair

Can floor be refinished?

Install over concrete slab

Manufacturer's Warranty

Installation Methods

Easy To Install (DIY)

Life expectancy of floor (in years)

Excellent

Excellent

Fair1

Fair2

Stain Resistance

Fade Resistance

Good Impact Resistance Excellent

Prefinished EngineeredHardwood Floor

Laminate Floor