"Tim Killian" wrote
JasmynJade wrote:
They make something that looks like tile, but is put down like a
laminate floor now. We have used this laminate floor in the kitchen and
dining room. We used the laminate tile in front of the patio door. Not
much chance of scratching this stuff....but, it is a pain to keep
clean.
The cleaner that you buy...wants you to. "MOP-RINSE-then DRY"!!! It
always looks smeary.
The laminate tile is MUCH easier to take care of than the laminate wood
floor! They both require that padding, tho.


The "laminate tile", is that the stuff Lowes sold under the Edge brand?
From what I've read it's a problem child because the hard surface chips
and cracks just from normal traffic. Lots of lawsuits and unhappy people.

Try the *Can of Peas* test.
Lay a sample tile on the floor and drop a can of peas on it from about 4'
high.
Observe the damage if any.