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Tile vs Modern Laminate/Vinyl

Discussion in 'Home Improvement' started by bdpeelgren, Mar 17, 2020.

  1. Mar 17, 2020 at 8:24 PM
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    It’s tough to argue the durability of tile flooring. But shit is it expensive..
    Having our house built with Mohawk RevWood Plus is almost a third of the price only because of the labor involved with doing tile.

    Reading about the newer waterproof alternatives to tile it’s hard to justify the cost of tile.

    If you have either/or what are your experiences with whatever you have? Cleaning, durability, issues, etc.
     
  2. Mar 17, 2020 at 8:39 PM
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    I’m thinking of doing same flooring upstairs in my home, mostly because of weight and labor costs. As long as you don’t leave standing water on it should be fine.
     
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    No matter what you decide, i would definitely spend the extra money to tile the kitchen, as you will spend 75% of your time there anyway. Good luck. :thumbsup:
     
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    So i had some real garbage laminate done a few years ago. It’s basically particle board with a vinyl layer for a finish. Total junk, after 2 years my kids have beat it to hell. Chips, gouges.

    My brother in law had some done that is really nice. It’s solid vinyl. His looks great still even with a dog.

    I have a 1 story, wish i had left the tile in
     
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    Exactly, otherwise in a year or two, kitchen floor will look worn out
     
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    Do you remember what brand your laminate is?
    The RevWood plus is kind of what you described. But they advertise it as durable, waterproof, and warrantied pretty well.
     
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    Belissma floors uniclic. Total garbage
     
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    I'd stay away from traditional "wood" laminates since they are nothing but particleboard.
    Vinyl laminate, or luxury vinyl plank would be the way to go if you want to avoid tile. Be sure to watch the quality, as you truly get what you pay for in the world of vinyl flooring.
     
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    Here’s what we were looking to get.
    You guys are worrying me now because this is technically a laminated wood.

    D60DECF2-18B3-40E5-BEF5-554D670D0643.jpg
     
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    Do you have a sample piece that you could snap a picture of the layers?
     
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    I do not. But it’s definitely laminate on wood. No other noticeable layers.
     
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    So is the core actual wood? Or is it press oard/particleboard/HDF?
    If the center layers are real wood then the stuff is more of an engineered wood product, and not so much a laminate
     
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    I would look into luxury vinyl plank. I will likely go that option if the original hardwood under the carpet in the house I’m moving to sucks
     
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    It’s a pressed wood of some sort.
     
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    The thinner the laminate layer, the weaker it is. The solid vinyl stuff seems resist chipping much much more
     
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    Like everything else, what's your budget looking like??? Besides the upfront cost, PITA of cleaning grout lines, and even more PITA if you crack a tile, I still prefer tile over laminate. I feel like it's a better finished product visually and it keeps my home cooler.
     
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    Cork, or Bamboo may be a option. Otherwise if going vinyl get the luxury plank stuff and just splurge and get the thicker stuff. It will last longer.

    The bamboo is also a durable option.
     
  18. Mar 18, 2020 at 6:01 AM
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    Hi,

    Have you thought about Vinyl plank floor (click and lock)? I am having that installed in my finished basement next week and it will be awesome. It's water proof, traffic proof, everything proof AND unlike wood or laminate it can be mopped and cleaned! Honestly if my house didn't already have hardwood flooring I would have this put in the entire house. It is expensive, but worth it, as it will outlive any other flooring type! Just a thought! I am having Lifeproof vinyl plank floor installed, and it is sold at Home Depot, and comes with a life time warranty for residential installs! It also go high ratings online...
     
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    Bamboo scratches REALLY easy, so just be aware of that OP! I would go with the vinyl plank!
     

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