"inblosam" wrote in message
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From everything I've read wood laminate flooring is more durable,
stain resistant, and less to maintain than wood or eng. wood. I've got
3 small kids too. Plus it's on a concrete slab, and from what I've
read it's a pain, costly, and risky to put wood on a concrete slab
(moisture, etc).

My other choice is tile, we just thought a really nice textured wood
laminate (Wilsonart, handscraped) would look great in there.

Wilsonaart is much better than most laminates. They also have some nice
tiles for foyers and such. On a slab you do need a moisture barrier. I'd
take up the vinyl and do it right.