What is Laminate?
Laminate flooring resembles hardwood flooring; it is like a photographic sheet of Natural hardwood. Typically, the planks are created from a byproduct of the wood. Laminate planks comprise of layers of fiberwood. It has four layers: backing, base, print and wear layer. The wear layer helps to protects the plank over the time. The print layer is what gives the product its wood-like appearance. Laminate flooring are the most affordable flooring options. Laminate planks lesser prone to dents because they are made up of high-density fiber. Laminate planks are also stained resistance.
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Generally, laminate is exceptionally durable, but layers can weaken over time. Once the layer is damages or scratched, however, it can be replaced or repaired. It will be necessary to replace any laminate that has been damaged by water. Laminate is usually done with a click-and-lock system. The average warranty range is from 10 to 25 years. Laminate is simple to clean, but the glossy surface makes it less appealing to animals. Laminate should not be used in pet areas if you have puppies or older dogs.
Pros:
1. Easy to install.
2. Low Maintenance
3. It can be installed over the radiant heating system.
4. It looks like real wood and stone look.
5. It is easy to stand on for extended periods of time.
Cons:
1. Its less water- resistance as compared to vinyl.
2. Not pet friendly
3. Not recommended for basements and bathrooms.
What is Vinyl?
Vinyl flooring is a synthetic man-made flooring plank. Vinyl is also known as polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Vinyl floors looks and feel very natural like wood. Luxury vinyl planks are typically had three layers a solid core, print layer and a wear layer. Majority of this flooring used for kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, or several other space which contains moisture space. You will be surrounded by beautiful flooring that are also waterproof. It requires little maintenance. It can be installed as a glued -down sheet vinyl flooring or as floating floor vinyl plank.
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Vinyl plank is made of 100 percent of polymer materials so it can be fully immersed in water for such a longer period of time, you need to just be dried out and you can use it again. vinyl is usually done with a click-and-lock system too. The average range of vinyl flooring warranty range is up to 20 years. Luxury vinyl is great at transferring heat, especially when used in conjunction with a self-leveling underlayment that encourages conductivity. It is a great alternative for a home with pets because it is easy to maintain and water-resistant.
Pros:
1. Easy to install.
2. Easy to maintain.
3. Waterproof options are available.
4. It looks like real wood and stone look.
5. DIY installation with click- lock flooring
6. Pet friendly
Cons:
1. Low quality planks scratch and dents gets easily.
The appearance of laminate is very deep and realistic three-dimensional embossing with realistic wood, and stone. However, Luxury vinyl planks look is very realistic. The thicker solid core makes more deeper embossing that makes plank more like a natural material.