Edwin Pawlowski wrote:
"pkmicro" wrote in message
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Hi Ikon,

I am thinking about replacing my carpet with Costco's Laminate floor
that is having $5.00 rebate per carton right now.
How do you like it? Or should I go with real hardwood floor?



There is nothing that will look better than a real hardwood floor. If you have
that option, go for it. Laminate is OK for areas, like
concrete slab, that cannot have real wood. Engineered wood is better
in appearance than laminate if you have that choice. Why settle for
third best?

If you have kids, pets, or a home that's not treated as a museum then (the
right) laminate can be a great choice. Besides the fact that "looks better" is
totally subjective.

I also don't think much of the "typical" laminate seen in the box stores, but
there is product out there that is much better looking and much of it has only
been available in the last couple years.

We recently did our main room in Wilsonart Red Label (english walnut) and we
have had to tell most of the people who have seen it for the first time that it
wasn't actually wood. I'm sure someone "in the trades" would recognize it
instantly, but that doesn't change the fact that is does look great.

One of the reasons I like the laminates is that they are offering some variety
over the one or two styles you typically see in real wood. I mean who needs to
see more red oak in 2 inch planks? And yes I know that's a generalization and
that other woods are available, but not so much as with laminates and typically
only at much higher prices.