You can see and feel the difference; synthetic materials can never fully replicate the sense of warmth, style, quality, and durability of Real American Hardwood products.
There is nothing quite like the timeless look of a high-quality real hardwood floor. It is effortlessly attractive with prestige and class. Any species of real hardwood stands apart from any look-alike.
Laminate flooring is doing its best to impersonate hardwood flooring, but is no comparison to the real thing. A closer look uncovers repeating patterns and an artificial feel.
When taken care of, a lifetime of steps on a hardwood floor can last for generations. With periodic refinishing, hardwood floors truly stand the test of time.
Laminate flooring can last 10-25 years, but vary depending on quality.
Hardwood floors are durable and elegant without aging a room. Not only can they withstand generations of memories, but it’s also an excellent investment with high resale value.
Laminate floors are nothing to brag about when selling a home, and unlike hardwood flooring, they cannot be sanded down to rejuvenate their appearance. Not a great long-term investment.
Hardwood floors are free from toxins and their associated health risks. As a hypoallergenic flooring option, hardwood floors help limit dust build-up and improve air indoor quality.
A safety concern with laminate flooring is that it contains formaldehyde and other chemicals. The formaldehyde smell lingers long after installation, and the chemicals absorb into the air you breathe. Yuck.
Hardwood is highly sustainable, and after a lifetime of use, hardwood floors are recycled into millions of valuable and beautiful objects.
While some parts of laminate floors are made of recycled materials, it cannot be recycled at the end of its use as flooring. This means it is destined for the landfill.
There is nothing quite like the timeless look of a high-quality solid hardwood floor. It is effortlessly attractive with prestige and class. Any species of real hardwood stands apart from any lookalike.
At first glance, luxury vinyl flooring can look like it's made out of real hardwood, but with a closer look, you’ll notice the repeated grain patterns and feel.
When taken care of, a lifetime of steps on a hardwood floor can last for generations. With periodic refinishing, hardwood floors truly stand the test of time.
The lifespan of vinyl flooring is 5 to 10 times shorter than that of hardwood, and if damaged, it can’t be repaired; the affected area or the entire floor must be replaced.
Hardwood floors are durable and elegant without aging a room. Not only can they withstand generations of memories, but it’s also an excellent investment with high resale value.
Compared to hardwood, vinyl flooring has low or no impact on the resale value of a house.
Hardwood floors are free from toxins and their associated health risks. As a hypoallergenic flooring option, hardwood floors help limit dust build-up and improve air quality.
Vinyl floors are sometimes perceived as being a healthier choice than hardwood. But it uses toxic chemicals that can be released into the air during installation or mopping.
As a carbon-neutral product, hardwood is highly sustainable, and after a lifetime of use, hardwood floors are recycled into millions of valuable and beautiful objects.
Vinyl is not a very sustainable product. It contains PVC, which is made from a range of toxic chemicals. These chemicals are often released during the manufacturing process and when their products are disposed of in landfills or incinerated.
There is nothing quite like the timeless look of a high-quality solid hardwood floor. It is effortlessly attractive with prestige and class. Any species of real hardwood stands apart from any lookalike.
Tiles are undeniably beautiful, but if you read between the tiles, you’ll find the problem is in the grout. Because grout is cement-based, it stains, crumbles, and gets moldy.
When taken care of, a lifetime of steps on a hardwood floor can last for generations. With periodic refinishing, hardwood floors truly stand the test of time.
Properly installed and well-maintained tiles can last over 20 years, but not in pristine conditions because tiles can chip, crack and stain.
Hardwood floors are durable and elegant without aging a room. Not only can they withstand generations of memories, but it’s also an excellent investment with high resale value.
Even though Tiles can last for a long time, when it comes to long-term resale value, they may not hold up, partly because tile styles often go out of fashion with time, and their appearance deteriorates.
Hardwood floors are free from toxins and their associated health risks. As a hypoallergenic flooring option, hardwood floors help limit dust build-up and improve air quality.
Tile flooring can go from uncomfortable when it gets cold to dangerous when it gets slippery. Also, tile grouts are conducive to moldiness- not the healthiest trait.
As a carbon-neutral product, hardwood is highly sustainable, and after a lifetime of use, hardwood floors are recycled into millions of valuable and beautiful objects.
Even though tiles come from natural sources such as clay, sand, and rocks, the energy spent extracting raw materials, the harmful effects of quarries, and the air and water pollutants created when finishing the product make it less sustainable than you might think.
There is nothing quite like the timeless look of a high-quality solid hardwood floor. It is effortlessly attractive with prestige and class. Any species of real hardwood stands apart from any lookalike.
There is a unique look that comes with bamboo flooring. However, bamboo is very particular, and the limited styles don’t match every interior style.
When taken care of, a lifetime of steps on a hardwood floor can last for generations. With periodic refinishing, hardwood floors truly stand the test of time.
While bamboo may seem strong, it has a soft spot for moisture and scratches. It absorbs water leaving it susceptible to damage, and something as simple as a soccer cleat or drop of a toy can scratch it.
Hardwood floors are durable and elegant without aging a room. Not only can they withstand generations of memories, but it’s also an excellent investment with high resale value.
Bamboo may look contemporary now, but it is not timeless. Bamboo is subject to trends and can look outdated, which can negatively affect the resale value of your home.
Hardwood floors are free from toxins and their associated health risks. As a hypoallergenic flooring option, hardwood floors help limit dust build-up and improve air quality.
Adhesives used in bamboo flooring can emit low levels of chemicals that can lead to eye, nose, and throat irritation, headaches, and more serious concerns if the proper ventilation is not in place.
As a carbon-neutral product, hardwood is highly sustainable, and after a lifetime of use, hardwood floors are recycled into millions of valuable and beautiful objects.
Bamboo itself may be eco-friendly, but by the time it arrives from overseas, it will have generated a carbon footprint from its production and travel, which is not very sustainable.
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