Which is more scratch resistant, hardwood or bamboo?
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Hardwood or Laminate to avoid pet scratches?
Comments (4)I would suggest Armstrong Grand Illusions or Bruce Park Avenue laminate. It has a 30 year warranty on it and stands up to tough wear and tear. I got mine at True Hardwoods online and installed it myself. There is plenty of information at the link below. Here is a link that might be useful: 30 YR Warranty Laminate...See MoreNewly finished hardwood floors scratching so easy
Comments (19)We had the same problem with a dark stain over white oak. Contracter used Bona stain, and 3 coats of water based satin finish. Each dried at least 12 hours between coats. Our floors were very hard previously in the “golden oak” (natural) color but had yellowed and we didnt like the color. Now they scratch SO easily, as in drop a spoon and it scratches and dents the floor. We don’t wear shoes in the house either. Does not seem right. All the scratches 1 month later seem random, not from furniture, which is all on felt pads. What went wrong here?? I feel like I’m walking on eggshells....See MoreHardwood floor scratches - temporary fix?
Comments (13)NOOOOOOO! No steam! Never ever use steam with wood. The steam 'cooks' the polyurethane causing it to haze and crack. If you REALLY want to make these look better, bring in a hardwood flooring professional to attempt a 'buff and coat'. This is the ONLY option for these types of dents/scratches. And remember: factory finished hardwoods are NOTORIOUSLY difficult to get a buff and coat to 'stick'. It could make the problem worse (as in ruin the floors). If you are so desperate to make these issues 'look' better, then please do it properly = buff and coat. Which may not work. For $3/sf....See MoreBamboo, Engineered Hardwood, or Carpet for 2nd Floor Bedrooms? Noise
Comments (8)In one word: Cork. Cork can be found in a floating floor plank. It comes in thicknesses between 10mm and 15mm (10.5mm - 12mm is common). I would figure out how HIGH the carpet stood and how much clearance the door has and work with those numbers. For instance, if your door has a snick more than 3/4" clearance, I would find a 10.5 or 11mm thick cork floating plank (7/16") and ADD 6mm cork underlayment (1/4") so that the TOTAL floor height is roughly 3/4" tall. Do that for ALL areas. I would then go ahead and add (so long as the cork allows it) a coat or two of protective finish like Loba 2K Supra AT. This coating adds SCRATCH resistance AND slip resistance (it has some of the best anti-slip ratings on the market). It ALSO adds moisture resistance...such as when a leaking pet (or human...spills happen) accidently loses control, the finish on top will prevent permanent damage to the planks. The cork will mimic the carpet absorption. Not quite perfect but very very close. You will still hear the deep thud of HARD footsteps (like thumping out of bed in a huff...whhhhhhaaaaaaat???Teenage girls NEVER do THAAAT ;-P www.icorkfloor.com Have a look. It can't hurt. If nothing else, it gives you a GREAT place to purchase 6mm or 12mm cork underlay for laminate. LVP does NOT like underpad. LVP will mimic what you hear RIGHT NOW. It doesn't like underpad. So much so that most Condo boards do NOT allow LVP in living areas because of noise complaints....See MoreUser
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