Laminate Flooring Versus Hardwood FlooringLaminate flooring versus hardwood flooring, how will you determine between the two? Knowing what each floor has to offer may help your decision. Laminate flooring is relatively new compared to hardwood flooring. Most people know something about hardwood and may need more information on laminate in order to make a comparison. I try to educate folks about laminate flooring to help you make an informed decision. For more information to Compare Laminate Vs Hardwood Floors this link will take you to a site that that is also designed to educate consumers.
Differences in PricingMost often the cost of these two floors can be the deciding factor when choosing. Hardwood flooring prices can range from around 3.00 dollars a foot for lower end and up to 100.00 a foot or more for some exotic species.(for the flooring only)Laminate flooring prices can start under 1.00 a foot and stay under 8.00 a foot.(for the flooring only) Installers will charge more to install hardwood then laminate. Hardwood installation rates can vary depending on your location from 2.00 a foot to over 3.00. Laminate installation rates usually are under 2.00 a foot as far as what the installer will charge. Retail flooring stores often charge more then this to install laminate and hardwood to cover their overhead. The cost of some glues for glue down hardwood can be fairly expensive. The cost of some underlayments for laminate flooring can add some expense also, but still be less than glue. Some brands of laminate have the padding attached to the back.
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