Vinyl Vs Engineered Wood: Comparison
Modified on 7/10/2019
Comparison Between Vinyl And Engineered Hardwood Floor
Vinyl wood Flooring
- Durability: The Vinyl Plank is durable and last longer and also Resistant to scratching but can easily tear or dent.
- Waterproof: The vinyl flooring is waterproof also and protect from minor water damage.
- Cleaning: Wax will not work on vinyl flooring and will damage the floor, but wet mopped or steam mopped will clean the vinyl floor.
- Maintenance: The vinyl planks can be replaced when needed but can't be refinished.
- Pet-Friendly: Vinyl planks are also pet-friendly. The nails of pet can't harm the vinyl planks.
- Styles: The vinyl flooring comes in multiple finishes, colors and wood species like oak and pine.
- Installation: The vinyl flooring only need to peel-and-stick in order to install on wood floors.
- Lifespan: The lifespan of vinyl flooring is up to 5 to 20 years if taken best care of it.
- Refinishing: The vinyl flooring can’t be refinished.
Engineered Wood Flooring
- Durability: The engineered wood flooring Can be easily scratched or chipped.
- Waterproof: The engineered hardwood flooring is more water resistant than hardwood flooring.
- Cleaning: Easy way to clean the engineered wood flooris with a damp mop or cloth with a cleaner designed for engineered hardwood flooring.
- Maintenance: The engineered wood Can be refinished or repaired easily with wood putty and wood stain. Sanding is also helpful to repair the engineered wood floor.
- Pet-Friendly: The engineered wood floors are also pet-friendly.
- Styles: The engineered wood comes in many colors, finishes, and wood species and also in exotic hardwood designs.
- Installation: The engineered wood can easily be installed with the help of staples, nails and glue.
- Lifespan: The lifespan of the engineered wood floor is upto 30 to 100 years when taking best care of it.
- Refinishing: Some products of engineered wood can be refinished.