Some kitchen flooring decisions are clear cut.
Laminate on kitchen vinyl.
Other types of flooring solid hardwood for one are not recommended for kitchens.
The top surface is a hard transparent plastic wear layer that covers the printed design layer.
It s a tough flooring material that holds up well to pets and heavy foot traffic.
Laminate flooring is similar to luxury vinyl planks in its look and method of installation.
Kitchen put your taste for contemporary design front and center with these sleek laminate kitchen cabinets featuring slab doors dramatically contrasting finishes and decidedly modern accents.
You don t have to worry about a few drops hitting the floor while cooking loading the dishwasher or if your puppy has a little accident.
Before laminate took the flooring world kitchen floorings were frequently tile old school vinyl or even older school linoleum.
Laminate was the initial wood look kitchen flooring.
Laminate like vinyl planks laminate flooring provides the look of hardwood at a fraction of the cost.
Laminate is also pretty water resistant a great quality for a kitchen floor.
Ceramic tile and all types of vinyl flooring for example work well in the kitchen.
But the critical difference is that its core is made from wood byproducts bonded with resins.
This durable alternative may provide the same overall look but there are some distinct differences between vinyl and laminate flooring.