Making the Choice -Engineered Hardwood vs. Laminate Wood

A new floor can create an aesthetic that instantly turns your house into a home and gives you that warm, comforting feeling that so many homeowners want to experience. One of the many choices you?ll be faced with is what material to use. While some are pricier than others, the quality you receive in return is well worth every penny spent. Two options that present themselves during any replacement are engineered hardwood flooring or laminate wood. Both have their individual advantages and understanding what makes them both unique can help you make a proper and informed decision.

Engineered Hardwood
Based on the name alone, one might assume that engineered flooring is just that ? man-made and engineered in a factory somewhere. However, this is not the case. Engineered flooring is composed of several layers of real hardwood creating a highly durable floor covering. It?s three times stronger than a normal hardwood floor and can last much longer. They are more durable in damp and humid conditions and high traffic areas. Engineered hardwood flooring can be installed in a variety of ways and can last a lifetime.

The benefits of engineered hardwood are many. Already mentioned is its durability. It costs less than solid hardwood and will stand up to Florida?s tropical climate. Of course, nothing beats the look of hardwood floors.

Laminate Wood
Today?s modern laminate wood floors compete very favorably to hardwood floors in terms of looks. With each new collection launched, the manufacturer?s keep outdoing themselves with the looks of their product. You?ll find laminate wood floors to be budget-friendly, highly durable, waterproof and so much more. When our clients take the ScratchTest, they are amazed at how easily a vinyl floor will scratch vs. a laminate wood floor.

While nothing matches the beauty of hardwood floors, laminate wood is a top-notch alternative for those who are harder on their floors, those with children or pets and those seeking a more durable flooring option.

The Experts at Quantum Floors
Choosing the best performing flooring for your needs is difficult. That?s where the experts at Quantum Floors come in. We pride ourselves on the education we provide our clients. We spend time asking you all the right questions so that the flooring you select will best meet your individual needs.

Once you?ve selected your flooring, our expert craftsmen take over. Quantum Floors does not use subcontractors or third-party installers. Should an issue arise, you have one phone call to make; none of that finger pointing between manufacturer, seller and installer.

Visit one of our state-of-the-art showrooms in Stuart, Palm Beach Gardens, Fort Lauderdale, Coconut Creek and Boynton Beach. We?re here to serve!