Looking for a 'brand' means so little. Pergo used to have 7 variations of product ranging from promotional to commercial. If someone recommended a 'brand' without knowing the exact specifications it means very little. If your looking at a box store brand, as I think you are, that makes a more compelling question than what 'brand' did you buy?

I think Armstrong has vinyl planks...wood look

I have Novlis vinyl planks - 'Golden Oak'

I like them a lot... Here is a lengthy thread with photos and other opinions

Here is a link that might be useful: Novalis Vinyl Planks

i did see the thread on the novalis and i did see the product at lowes yesterday and my husband just has his mind made up that vinyl is going to be a junk product so i guess that is out. i just am confused. i did notice at lowes they have some prety good brand names such as armstrong//bruce etc but does this automatically mean it is a cheaper version of what you would find in a flooring store because it is at lowes? (like for instance) a line they made specifically to be sold only at lowes? the flooring i saw was from 3-9 dollars a sq foot. my sister in law bought her hardwood flooring at menards and they have had it for years with no issues but i just am confused about which products a person should feel okay with taking the plunge with and which are actually going to be a horrible product. i found an ad with a pergo floor that i absolutely loved then i looked up reviews and everyone hated it. i am tired of reading reviews, but i have a huge room to put flooring in, and it will cost alot of money so i was just hoping to hear from many people which floor they used that has been just wonderful or horrible. thanks

how do you know the fl*ooring was made for l*owes and isn't sold at a fl*ooring store - did you check?

if so, then I'd be leary of it. that is a huge room...

there are drawbacks to laminate also tho.

1st of all not everybody hated it..Just the ones with negative experience hated it..25 people out of 80000 people who buy something and write a complaint does not make a bad product....Now the vinyl products that hubby says is junk...VLT Vinyl Luxury tile...Nafco..Adura..Duraceramic...is superior vs laminate in my mind if moisture is involved...Your 1st issue is your looking for advice and your standing at Lowes...What? Get to a good flooring store...it will not cost you a penny more and you will see products on the floor, have an experience manager talk to you....iT WILL BE NO MORE MONEY...Lowes never beats my stores.. Now begin educating yourself properly with your local hard working flooring stores.

My floors are Harmonics (Quick Step) from Costco. I chose the handscraped hickory and am very pleased with the results. The laminates have come a long way in the last few years. I love wood floors but living in Florida and having dogs I wasn't comfortable taking the risk with wood. I bought the flooring while it was on sale for $2.16 sq.ft.(pad attached). The picture below was taken shortly after the install before I finished painting my baseboards.

Here is a link that might be useful:

We just installed Bellawood Brazilain Teak hardwood. We love the look of them and the color variation is absolutely beautfiul. We installed this floor in our sunroom, which has alot of traffic flow, mostly because we have an 80lb dog.