![]() Vinyl is definitely less expensive, right? We find that many of our clients want the look of wood, but think they’ll be able to save a lot of money by opting for vinyl instead. Now that you’re sufficiently torn between wood and wood-look vinyl, let’s talk about COST. Vinyl floors are virtually impervious to moisture damage, whereas hardwood floors will have to be completely replaced if they sustain major water damage. The durability factor where vinyl flooring greatly outshines wood flooring is in vinyl’s ability to resist moisture. Some of the durability issues with vinyl can be minimized with your product choice – generally speaking, a higher-end vinyl will be more durable than a low- or mid-range vinyl. The durability of luxury vinyl compares to that of wood flooring as a near equal in most areas, as vinyl flooring isn’t immune to scuffing, chipping and cracking. Photo: Chattering and wire brushing in wood flooring And, as a failsafe, wood floors can always be sanded and refinished. And selecting a wood floor finish with a bit of “chattering” or “wire brushing” has made it so that if a bit of surface scratching does happen on your floors, it’s well disguised and adds to the character of the floor. In our experience, matte/oil finishes, coupled with a hardwood species that has some natural graining (like an oak or hickory) are going to be durable enough to withstand most of what life throws your way. If you’re like many of our clients who grew up with wood floors and remember the days of resealing them with a thick coat of polyurethane to keep them looking new, and are opting for vinyl to avoid the maintenance associated with the wood floors… let’s talk about the wood floors of today! Wood flooring now comes with a factory finish which is extremely durable and much longer lasting than the traditional “installer applied” finish, which means you can go years longer without needing to refinish them. Let’s start off by comparing the durability of real wood versus the maintenance of luxury vinyl. When selecting the flooring for your home, there are three key factors to consider: durability, cost, and look. ![]() The goal for any flooring, whether you choose wood or wood-look, should be to make it look as natural as possible. Luxury Vinyl Planks (also known as LVP) are a very popular alternative to wood flooring. ![]()
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