Hardwood Floors |
Old Homestead Floors |
Other Popular Laminates |
refinishing necessary - 5-7 yrs |
No refinishing, permanent finish |
No refinishing, permanent finish |
no wear layer other than urethane on surface |
AC4 Heavier Commerical Rated Wear Layer |
Most are AC3, 60% less Wear Layer |
texture of grain shows through |
realistic texture on surface |
flat or low texture |
random length |
random length in the 12mm |
each plank is the same length |
pattern variation |
low repeat pattern |
higher repeat pattern |
nicks, scratches from dog's nails |
dog's nails won't scratch it |
dog's nails won't scratch most of them |
have to be very careful with moisture on floor |
moisture resistance |
very little moisture resistance |
has to be installed by a professional |
can be installed by homeowner |
can be installed by homeowner |
unsure, buy as is |
reliable installation support 7 days a week |
little if any installation help from the manufacturer, you're on your own basically |
species w/ exotic grain & color |
species w/ exotic grain & color  |
Tired designs, common patterns |