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We purchased 44 boxes of laminate last year. It’s performance is terrible! I have scratches everywhere! There’s only 2 of us, and a former 15 year/9 lb dog. We are very clean, tidy, no water issues, no temp. Problems in our home... all the things the rep. Sent out to see our flooring was checking for in his report. Yet he writes a report that the laminate is rustic so scratches look Normal... WHAT? The scratches weren’t there when we had it installed, it’s from Normal daily life... I expected a flooring to last me 5-10 years? And the rep. Is saying this at less than 1 year? I hate this flooring.
We purchased 44 boxes of laminate last year. It’s performance is terrible! I have scratches everywhere! There’s only 2 of us, and a former 15 year/9 lb dog. We are very clean, tidy, no water issues, no temp. Problems in our home... all the things the rep. Sent out to see our flooring was checking for in his report. Yet he writes a report that the laminate is rustic so scratches look Normal... WHAT? The scratches weren’t there when we had it installed, it’s from Normal daily life... I expected a flooring to last me 5-10 years? And the rep. Is saying this at less than 1 year? I hate this flooring.
Yes laminate scratches. I like vinyl better but even with that you have to be careful which one you buy.
I know it scratches if you drag furniture or chairs on it. Otherwise, I've had mine (Pergo-Max) for three years and don't see any scratches and I do have two little dogs. I had specifically asked the installers if the dogs' nails would cause scratching and they said no, but water was a no-no. So my dishwasher has overflowed a couple times and now a few planks are warped (but I knew that ahead of time). I think that "scratches look normal because it's rustic" is BS!!!
I am surprised because I have heard laminate recommended particularly for its resistance to scratches. I have vinyl in my kitchen and think it is really the best for that room. I plan to add/replace hardwood throughout the rest of the main floor as I get my house ready to sell (living, dining, powder room, foyer), but leave the vinyl in the kitchen/breakfast area. It is in good condition. I am worried it will turn off some buyers, even though it is truly the most practical kitchen flooring. Thoughts?
I am surprised because I have heard laminate recommended particularly for its resistance to scratches. I have vinyl in my kitchen and think it is really the best for that room. I plan to add/replace hardwood throughout the rest of the main floor as I get my house ready to sell (living, dining, powder room, foyer), but leave the vinyl in the kitchen/breakfast area. It is in good condition. I am worried it will turn off some buyers, even though it is truly the most practical kitchen flooring. Thoughts?
Is it the newer "luxury vinyl plank" flooring or old-school vinyl tile? I love the look and feel of some of the vinyl plank but if it's not that, I don't think vinyl has much appeal.
As far as generic wood flooring options go, I prefer wood look tile. I have porcelain wood look tile in my bathrooms and haven't had any problems with it.
Is it the newer "luxury vinyl plank" flooring or old-school vinyl tile? I love the look and feel of some of the vinyl plank but if it's not that, I don't think vinyl has much appeal.
Yes, I don't expect it to be a selling feature, but in the price range of my neighborhood, it does not appear to have been a deal killer either. The Atlanta metro market is hot and my wallet is getting tired of being opened up to prepare to sell. Yesterday, noticed a woodpecker on my chimney siding. Add another repair to the list. Sigh.
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