Flooring

Question 1

Describe laminate flooring.

Answer 1

-Popular for its ability to imitate the appearance of wood planks.

-The level of durability and cost depends on the quality of the print layer and the thickness of the layers.

Question 2

Name the pros and cons of laminate flooring.

Answer 2

Pros: affordable, very resilient, easy installation, very durable

Cons: once heavily worn or deeply scratched, it cannot be sanded or repaired.
It can easily bubble, wrap and buckle so not recommended for areas that are exposed to water

Question 3

Describe vinyl flooring.

Answer 3

-Available in many shapes and sizes and styles.

-There’s 2 types of vinyl flooring:
1: LVP (luxury vinyl plank) which is popular for those who want to mimic the look of hardwood floors for cheap price.
2: LVT(Tile) which is offered in a tile shape and mostly used in commercial settings.

Question 4

Pros and cons of vinyl flooring.

Answer 4

Pros: affordable, more water resistant, softer, less slippery, easier on feet, quieter, easy installation, resilient

Cons: not environmentally friendly, doesn’t always add to resale value and cannot be repaired.

Question 5

Describe engineered hardwood.

Answer 5

-Most complicated due to cost, installation, durability but has very beautiful results.

-real wood floors often require treatment and need time to settle before installation.

Question 6

Pros and cons of engineered hardwood.

Answer 6

Pros: elegant, can be stained a colour of your choosing, add resale value.

Cons: expensive, hard/long installation, not water resistant. (Pet scratches and pee can be a big issue)

Question 7

Describe polished concrete.

Answer 7

-Popular for the industrial aesthetic

Question 8

Pros and cons of polished concrete.

Answer 8

Pros: highly durable, cost effective, easily maintained, hard to chip (good option for high traffic)

Cons: Some don’t like because it’s hard, cold and loud. Dangerous for babies or children to play.