What is the difference? Which one has more value? Is one better than the other? Which application is best? Both are highly recommended in the kitchen and bath area.
I am finding conflicting information on which is better. Some say vinyl tears easily other say it is strong. What kind of value does the flooring add to a home? It is a lot to a buyer walking in a home. Flooring needs to look good!
I was not even sure what the difference was between vinyl and laminate. But here are a few differences I found. If you have more, please share.
Laminate flooring trys to look like natural designs in their finishes. Most laminate is water proof and can be installed over old vinyl. Manufactures and store reps tell you to add a water proofing mat to lay under the laminate to help its effectiveness. Most laminate is guaranteed for 10 years to life on staining and fading.
Vinyl can be bought in sheets to do a room or tiles. Vinyl is said to be resilient, it can bounce back from weight. In recent years, technology has worked on making this product better as not to tear or rip as easy. They are trying to compete and change what seems to be the biggest down fall.
The differences are there. Information is hard to find and conflicting. Even after my research, what do I know? Does one add more value to a home? Not a lot of technical information but I still know when a floor looks good and when it does not.
Kim Fendrick
Alliance Real Estate, Omaha NE
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