laminate vs vinyl

9 years ago

building a new home & would like suggestions on flooring. We have an open floor plan kitchen, dinning & living room will all have same flooring. What is the recommended thickness of either vinyl or laminate. Should we go with locking planks or glue down? Floor will be different going into a little hallway which the same flooring will flow into the main bathroom & laundry room. Want to know suggestions on that portion of flooring. Thanks!

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jakkom

9 years ago

>>If you're determined to go vinyl or laminate, don't glue. Get a floating click plank.>>

I disagree, and I think there are many here, including a number of pros, who would disagree as well.

If it's a question of DIY, that's a little different. Either way, prep is the most important part of the job.

There are a lot of discussions on this forum about this issue. Have you done a Search to read through them?

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eedeegan
9 years ago
Have you priced hardwood? I was shocked to discover I could have prefinished oak hardwood, installed, for $6/sqft.
eedeegan
9 years ago
If you're determined to go vinyl or laminate, don't glue. Get a floating click plank.
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smit2380
9 years ago
If you go laminate in kitchen, make sure that it is one that can handle water. I have had regular laminate in the kitchen in the past, and it did not fare well since my husband will spill small amounts of water on the floor and not promptly wipe them up.
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Cancork Floor Inc.
9 years ago
No laminate in kitchen! Whew! So that's off the table. That leaves vinyl. The thickest vinyl you can find (more than 6mm should do it) that fits your budget. I'm not sure why you would change out flooring for a small hallway. That sounds counter intuitive. If you work with vinyl, it should handle everything you throw at it...so the change to a new floor in a hallway sounds a little odd.
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Cinar Interiors, Inc.
9 years ago
Vinyl plank 100%
delyanks
9 years ago
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My parents have had Pergo laminate wood floors in their kitchen for over 20 years with no defects. They look practically brand new still. I have LV planks in my beach condo. They don't lock as tight and will show any inperfection there is in your floor. I'd go with laminate over vinyl any day.