Frequently Asked Questions
Vinyl Planks
Extremely durable material. Vinyl planks are waterproof and can be cleaned using wet mops and non-abrasive, mild cleaners should be used. Pet-friendly and no wax should be used on vinyl even for restoring shine. Vinyl planks available in a variety of wood styles, including cherry, mahogany and oak; available in many colors including black, light and dark wood finishes, gray and white (typically 4-inches to 8-inches wide and length typically up to 48 inches).
Engineered Wood vs Hardwood
It depends on many factors including condition of subfloor, relative to other surfaces such as (cabinets, doors), cost and type of wood, etc.
Hardwood is solid wood all the way through (usually 3/4 in thickness), and it can be sanded and refinish many times. Solid hardwood much easier to repair and it's less expensive. It comes in pre-finished and unfinished forms. However, solid hardwood expands and contracts more.
Engineered wood is done in layers (the top layer is a hardwood veneer and then there are layers of wood which are perpendicular in direction and laminated together (thickness varies from 5/16 to 3/4)). This material is more stable (because of its layers. It's much stronger than solid hardwood. Often, engineered wood can be less expensive. On the other hand, many engineered hardwoods can not be sanded and refinished.
Laminate
Extremely durable material. Available in a variety of wood styles, including oak, mahogany and cherry; also in travertine, ceramic and stone styles. Laminate flooring material available in many colors including white, gray, light and dark wood finishes and black.Can be cleaned with laminate-specific products, but wet mops should never be used. Laminate specific product can be used to restore shine and repair scratches, chips as needed. Sizes: widths starting at 4 inches and can reach up to 16 inches; length range from 36 to 48 inches.