Congratulations on your decision to install new flooring in your home! Any addition to your home, especially flooring, can make a dramatic difference in how you feel, in the value of your home, and just in your overall enjoyment. The installation of flooring, and especially the type is a personal choice. Laminate flooring is becoming a popular choice for many people today and here are a few points when you’re considering laminate vs hardwood.
Hardwood floors are environmentally friendly, and in a recent survey done by real estate agents, they estimate that hardwood flooring can add $7,000-$10,000 to your home’s resale value. Laminate flooring is simply a plywood base, topped with a layer of veneer of three-ply, 3/8″ flooring, being the most common. Solid hardwood flooring is thicker than laminate and is usually of an inch in thickness.
When deciding whether laminate vs hardwood is best for you, remember that most manufacturers have a warranty of five years on laminate …