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Both laminate flooring and hardwood floors offer distinct characteristics in terms of usability, durability and are both suited to varying applications. The question is, which one is best suited to your needs?

Although more expensive, hardwood flooring offers certain benefits over laminate floors in terms of longevity, character and overall appeal. When making a decision, certain key factors must be considered which will ultimately determine which flooring should be installed in different areas of your home.
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:: Laminate floors

The greatest advantage of laminate flooring is that they are well suited to today’s active lifestyles. Traditionally, installation meant gluing the planks together. And with glue, there are always hassles related to correcting mistakes. Snap together bypasses all of these issues, making it a dream for DIY customers.
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:: Hardwood floors

Hardwood floors are timeless. Their beauty enhances the warmth of any home and complements the decor of any room. Wood floors come in strips, planks, or parquet tiles with numerous edge treatments such as square, micro, and beveled edges. You can choose from a wide range of stains to complement your décor and from two types of finishes: urethane or wax.
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:: Bamboo

Bamboo is a grass not a wood. As a grass bamboo regenerates faster than wood. In fact, bamboo is typically harvested within five years of sprouting, making it a truly renewable resource. Its use can provide a positive impact on the environment. Bamboo has emerged as a new material for the commercial design market. It’s unique look and earth friendly properties have made it popular.

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:: Carpet

Carpet qualities vary dramatically and this is reflected in the large variation in prices. So is it worth paying anywhere upwards of $7.00/sf when one can just as easily find carpet for $4.00/sf and less? The answer is a resounding yes. Quality carpet will not only last for many years, provided it is maintained properly, but it will also look good and maintain its shape over the full life of the carpet.

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:: Vinyl

Advances in technology have resulted in the re-invention of vinyl. The new look new feel vinyl is now more durable, less maintenance and available in a range of design choices that will fit any decor. Notably the greatest advancement has been the introduction of vinyl floors that look and feel like natural stones and hardwoods. In fact, some of the more luxurious products are now being installed in upmarket homes as an alternative to real hardwood, due to the ease with which vinyl floors are maintained.
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