Originally posted by Great Big SteesI got my laminate flooring, but it was for practical reasons (and there were plenty of cheaper "real wood" lots for sale at the store). Real wood was too thick and raised above the room devides, also there was limited clearing space between the doors and the floor. Lifting the floorboards and replacing with shiney mahogany just wasn't ever going to wash.
Yes that or parquet.
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Originally posted by huckleberryhoundThere certainly are applications where laminates are the only option and the cheaper real woods are most often from "offshore" (lowgrade) or come in very short lengths which not only look like "heck" when installed but also increase the installation time and cost (whether you do it yourself or have it done) most often by more the the material cost. Oh and if and when (which will happen) you have to refinish worn areas you may get, depending on what you paid for the laminate (the thicker the skin), a sanding.
I got my laminate flooring, but it was for practical reasons (and there were plenty of cheaper "real wood" lots for sale at the store). Real wood was too thick and raised above the room devides, also there was limited clearing space between the doors and the floor. Lifting the floorboards and replacing with shiney mahogany just wasn't ever going to wash.
