Wood flooring is beautiful and timeless. It is also expensive. Although there are cheaper options in flooring, like fake wood, there are many reasons to choose solid hardwood over laminate wood flooring. And in the end, solid hardwood floors may end up saving you money, despite higher up-front costs.
Solid hardwood flooring vs. Laminate
Laminate wood flooring may boast to look exactly like real solid wood; it does not. Have you ever been fooled by a laminate floor? When it comes to wood flooring, you can’t beat the real thing. Solid wood is going to look better, and behave better in the long run than laminate flooring.
You’ll get a better return on your investment with hardwood floors.
Why choose laminate floors
We understand the temptations to choose laminate imitation wood flooring over real hardwood floors. They are significantly cheaper (and for a good reason,) and they are fairly easy to install. Laminate floors make for an easy DIY flooring project. Choosing laminate flooring will reduce the initial cost of materials and installation costs.
Why choose solid hardwood floors
Solid hardwood is expensive for a reason. It’s real wood, and, if done right, can last a lifetime. Plus, solid hardwood floors bring a significantly higher return on your investment than laminate floors. You will need to have solid wood floors installed professionally, to ensure that it is done right and to avoid future problems.
Sand and refinish
When laminate floors are damaged, replacement is the only option. With solid hardwood floors, you can sand and refinish scratched and worn floors. Or, you can change the color and the style of your floors to go with a newly remodeled house. You can also simply allow your floors to age with grace. The patina and the worn effect that solid hardwood floors will get with time is priceless.
Hardwood floors can be sanded and refinished if damaged. You have to completely replace damaged laminate.
Better for pets
You’d think that laminate floors would be better for pets. But, with a softer finish and the right type of wood, your solid wood floors will work just fine in a house full of pets. And remember, if your pets scratch or tear the laminate flooring, you need to replace it. Solid wood floors can be fixed.
T&G Flooring is one of the largest wood-focused flooring retailers and contractors in the Front Range. Stop by to talk about the best wood flooring for your home or business.