Hardwood vs Laminate

Hardwood vs Laminate

How do you choose between hardwood flooring and laminate flooring?  Let us first start off by discussing the pros and cons of each.  The pros of hardwood flooring are the ability to take on different stains and finished, they have a timeless appeal, and they are very durable.  In contrast, the pros to laminate flooring are their ability to mimic the look of hardwood flooring, limitless possibilities since the photographic layer can replicate many other materials, and they are typically less expensive.

However, when dealing with hardwood vs laminate, hardwood does tend to scratch easier than laminate.