Vinyl Vs Laminate Flooring Pros And Cons: Advantages & Disadvantages

Laminate Flooring Pros And Cons

Advantages/Pros

1. Easier To Clean: The laminate flooring is very easy to clean as it can be wiped with a simple water.
2. Durable: Since it is made from the best quality pressed wood it is more durable and resists scratches, moisture and wear and tear.
3. Price: The laminate flooring is very cheap in price, besides it is less expensive to install.

Disadvantages/Cons

1. Looks: Although it is very durable, but Lower qualities of laminate flooring have the artificial-looking woodgrain textures.
2. Repair: In case of the repair it does not get repaired easily, besides that it is possible to sand or refinish damaged planks.
3. Slippery: The laminate flooring is very slippery, which can be dangerous.

Vinyl Flooring Pros And Cons

Advantages/Pros

1. Affordable: It is very cheaper to clean and maintain than other types of flooring.
2. Beautiful And Unique: It is available in the number of options that looks very unique and beautiful.
3. Highly Durable: If the vinyl floors are cared properly than it can last for long time, in the heavily trafficked area use the rugs or mats .
4. Easy To Install: They are very easy to install.

Disadvantages/Cons:

1. Tough To Remove: Although it is very easy to install at the same time it is tough to remove.
2. Inconsistent Quality: It only have the expensive category of the flooring known as "Luxury Vinyl" , rest does not have the good quality.
3. Susceptibility To Yellowing: The low-quality vinyl flooring will become yellow with age, this can happen due to number of factors like sunlight.