Tom,

We found just the oposite to be true? I wonder how much the color of the
floor covering has to do with it? We had very light color vinyl and medium
oak laminate. Our dogs don't shed and we aren't that picky, but our vinyl
showed everything. I have even installed the laminate in some of the travel
trailers we restore.

We have had laminate on our kitchen floor for over 6 years with no problems.

Have fun,

AZCRAIG

www.azcraig.us


"twfsa" wrote in message
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I replaced the vinyl linoleum in my kitchen with laminate, it shows allot
of dirt, especially if you have a dog and they shed, you can spot a hair on
the floor instantly. If you get a spot of water on the floor and it dry's
then you have a hard water spot to remove.

I think its easier to maintain a vinyl floor, you can use a wet mop to
clean it as with laminate its advises not to get any water on the floor. I
will go vinyl next time.Maybe I am to picky?

Tom


"maxinemovies" email on wrote in message
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Our new manufactured home will be built in a couple of months and
we've decided not to bother with their carpeting and instead have
laminate floors put in everywhere except the utility room and the two
bathrooms. We'll have it done by a local flooring place. We'll buy the
flooring from them and have them install it.

Because it's large, and open to the great room and dining room, and
because it looks so good, I want laminate in the kitchen, too, but my
husband thinks kitchens have to have linoleum. I've pretty much
convinced him to go with the laminate floors but I thought I'd ask
here to be sure I haven't talked him into something we'll regret
later.

What do you all think?

TIA

Maxi

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