Wood vs Laminate in beach house
mominc
16 years ago
Featured Answer
Comments (18)
momfromthenorth
16 years agoRelated Discussions
Wood vs. laminate...150# great dane
Comments (7)Sounds like what I'm doing. I have 3 dogs approximately 60-70 pounds each. Accidents happen and my carpet is showing wear, not to mention the dirt and frequent professional cleanings. As much as I love wood, I decided to go with a laminate because they absolutely hold up. With wood, I think there's always going to be scratches and dings in the traffic areas. And with 3 dogs I have a lot of traffic! I'm not going to have huge area rugs, just one for the sofa, and one under the dining table. It's the dirt (and accidents) that is motivating me more. I'm also thinking that going with laminate, it's a lot less money, so if something happens I wouldn't feel so bad about about tearing it all out again for something else. I also plan on living in this house a minimum of 15 more years. When I sell, someday, then I'll revisit the flooring issue, or give a credit....See MoreHome Depot vs flooring outlet center for laminate
Comments (10)I've been pondering that myself. In my experience, the more expensive laminates seem to have longer warranties, and a better selection of nice-looking patterns, textures, grooves and so on. One thing I found is that the $3 and under selection seems to be double and triple-planked on each board, i.e. you'll have two or three strips on each board, and where they fit together, it's obviously a laminate install, because no flooring installer would place three boards alongside each other without staggering the ends. A single-planked install looks more like real wood (it may also be a bit more work). I installed the $2.50/sq-ft stuff in my home office, a small room used only be me, where the flooring is not a showcase thing. In my basement, where the flooring runs through a hallway and a guestroom, I want to have a nicer "single-planked" look, and am looking at a pricier $4.50/sq-ft solution. My local Home Depot does seem to have some of the pricier stuff, but it's in the special order section, and the selection isn't as good as in the flooring places. I was considering a $3.79 special-order from HD....See MoreFlooring opinions / tile vs. wood vs. laminate
Comments (14)Just a fellow consumer here, but just went through this same evaluation a couple of months ago. Two kids (13 and 11) and a dog (1 year old lab). We have laminate in the family room and it's pretty bullet proof. But we were replacing everything else down stairs and went through the wood/laminate/tile evaluation. We eventually decided on Adura tile from Mannington for the kitchen and powder room (tile look not wood) and Mirage engineered wood in the foyer, living and dining rooms. Actually swayed back and forth between laminate and wood where we eventually installed the wood. In the end it came down to wanting real wood in those rooms and we'll just have to see how it goes. My wife and I were just talking about this and had a laugh that we should have gone laminate because when the wood was just installed I had what you would call "new car" syndrome. Don't skip on the floor, don't place that on the floor, and donÂt even breathe on the floor. The anxiety issue is passing with time and we're happy with the decision and the look and feel of wood. When we get scratches (not if) we'll deal with them. Unfortunately you can't run this through an analysis and come up with an exact answer. In the end if you really wanted wood the laminate will probably be a disappointment. But, if you can't deal with the anxiety (at least initially) of wood not wearing as well then laminate may be the better choice. Our dog romps more in the kitchen and family room so that won't be seeing wood floors. We're not the most indecisive people but this took a while to finally come to a decision. A rather long post without any real direction but your not alone. Dom...See MoreAll Wood vs. Aluminum Clad for Beach House
Comments (7)I suggest getting a clad window with Douglas Fir as the interior wood. If the Marvin Fir price is too high, try getting a price for Loewen or Sierra Pacific. Make sure you paint or stain every square inch of the exposed wood, as the elements WILL find a way to damage the weak spots in the wood. My concern about an all-wood window is not necessarily the quality of the timber, but the quality of the fabrication. There are lots of one-man-shops who can build a beautiful-looking wood window, but what are the odds that a handcrafted window is going to hold up to the constant barrage of the elements? And do you think Joe Blow Windowmaker is going to give you much of a warranty when the wind and rain is blowing right through the cheap weatherstrip he installed? I don't think so....See Moremjsee
16 years agofloorguy
16 years agooruboris
16 years agomominc
16 years agofloorguy
16 years agoJasmine Bayliss
16 years agofloorman67
16 years agooofasis
16 years agorogerv_gw
16 years agorosesr4me
16 years agooruboris
16 years agomominc
16 years agocopanolady
16 years agomominc
16 years agoHappyladi
16 years agoIslandjewel0609_aol_com
12 years ago
Related Stories
REMODELING GUIDESLaminate Floors: Get the Look of Wood (and More) for Less
See what goes into laminate flooring and why you just might want to choose it
Full StoryKITCHEN COUNTERTOPSKitchen Counters: Plastic Laminate Offers Options Aplenty
Whatever color or pattern your heart desires, this popular countertop material probably comes in it
Full StoryHOUZZ TOURSHouzz Tour: Compact Beach House With Room to Grow
Recently retired homeowners are thrilled by the transformation of their small shack into a stylish beach house for extended family
Full StoryMOST POPULARBudget Beach House: A Trailer Gets Ready for Summer Fun
Punchy prints and colors star in a creative approach to Jersey Shore living
Full StoryHOUZZ TOURSHouzz Tour: A Contemporary Beach House Dazzles
Step Inside a Tampa Designer's Waterfront Home
Full StoryCONTEMPORARY STYLERoom of the Day: A Relaxed and Stylish Beach-House Living Room
A California couple buy a second home and create a comfortable, no-fuss space to enjoy with their family
Full StoryHOMES AROUND THE WORLD9 Houses That Show Why Wood Is the Material of the Future
Most people may associate wood with traditional homes, but in these innovative, modern structures, its uses are really branching out
Full StoryKITCHEN CABINETSGet the Look of Wood Cabinets for Less
No need to snub plastic laminate as wood’s inferior cousin. Today’s options are stylish and durable — not to mention money saving
Full Story
floorman67