| Whether for new construction or replacement, the | | | | special tools. The installation of hardwood, on the |
| type of flooring that you choose will considerably | | | | other hand, is best done by a professional flooring |
| make a great impact not only to your New York | | | | contractor that specializes on such task because it |
| home's value but to the quality of your everyday | | | | requires an advanced skill on cutting and carpentry as |
| living as well. As the floor is one of the greatest | | | | well as the use for strong adhesives. |
| contributors to the overall impression and ambiance | | | | Ease in cleaning and maintenance |
| that any room emanates with, this decision is crucial. | | | | With both flooring, occasional sweep and mop are |
| Two of the most popular choices when it comes to | | | | enough to clean them. But more care is needed with |
| flooring material selection are hardwood and laminate. | | | | hardwood to help preserve the finish. In time, stains |
| This article looks into the pros and cons that each | | | | and scratches may be acquired but a good refinish |
| pose. | | | | and sanding can make your wooden floor shine as if |
| Hardwood has long since been used, especially in the | | | | it were new. Laminate is known for its resistance to |
| well-to-do homes of the older times. Its authentic | | | | moisture, stain and scratch but once damaged, repair |
| appeal and richness can make any home feel | | | | can be difficult. |
| luxurious even for a lifetime, surpassing generations. | | | | Comfort |
| Throughout the years, various other contenders like | | | | Real wood have the benefits of great insulation |
| laminate flooring have posed as alternatives for | | | | making your flooring feel much warmer and |
| hardwood. Technology has increasingly enhanced the | | | | comfortable to walk on. Laminate flooring may feel |
| look of laminate, making it closely seem like | | | | unpleasant underfoot with the cold feel and sound |
| hardwood. But other than the close resemblance in | | | | that it produces whenever you walk on them. |
| look, here are several other factors that spell the | | | | Value to your home |
| difference between the two: | | | | Hardwood considerably adds value to any home and |
| Cost | | | | can greatly help in boosting the resale. Whether for |
| This factor is probably the greatest difference that | | | | the enjoyment of your family for the long years to |
| sets hardwood floors apart from laminate flooring. | | | | come or for selling your home, this is a great choice. |
| With actual wood, price per square foot starts at an | | | | When choosing which flooring you want to have |
| average of $11 for the most basic and increases as | | | | installed you should carefully weigh factors and |
| the make and style becomes more exotic. Laminate, | | | | consider the benefits and disadvantages your choice |
| on the other hand ranges from $7 to $11. | | | | may pose. Your selection should be based on yours |
| Installation | | | | and you family's way of living. And no matter which |
| Laminate can be applied to almost all kinds of | | | | you choose, nothing beats having a qualified flooring |
| subflooring and can easily be done by most | | | | contractor do this project for you to considerably |
| handymen because of its ease in installation resulting | | | | add more years to the life of your floor. |
| from its inter-lock design. It does not need much | | | | |