OPTIONS FOR LUXURY VINYL & LINOLEUM AT OUR PORT ALBERNI WAREHOUSE
When it comes to investing in new flooring, many homeowners and business owners grapple with having to choose between hardwood and laminate. While both options offer a natural appearance that’s beautiful and timeless, each product comes with its own unique pros and cons. But to help make your decision process a little easier, The Flooring Depot
is here for you! With the largest selection of laminate and hardwood products in Port Alberni, we pride ourselves on being the one-stop-shop for customers throughout central Vancouver Island. Backed by a team of friendly and knowledgeable staff, we have the expertise to recommend a product that’s tailored to your specific needs.
Hardwood vs. Laminate Wood Flooring
| Feature | Linoleum | Luxury Vinyl |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | o All-natural and biodegradable materials | o Synthetic made from a combination of several chemicals and additives |
| Maintenance | o Easy to maintain o Sensitive to cleaners and requires an acrylic coating applied annually |
o Extremely low maintenance o Don’t have to worry about being affected by moisture, mold and mildew |
| Price and Lifespan | o Significantly more expensive than vinyl o 20 to 40 years |
o Cheaper than linoleum but doesn’t last as long o 10 to 20 years |
| Design | o Colours in design are used all the way through the material o Longer “wear life” than vinyl o Not as many design options as vinyl |
o Greater design freedom with colours and patterns o Design is printed on the surface only o Thinner “wear layer” so the design will disappear once that layer wears through |
| Other Properties | o Water-resistant | o Completely waterproof |
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