How does laminate flooring differ from hardwood flooring?
Laminate floors are cheaper than most hardwood flooring and much easier to install. Laminate’s construction makes it extremely durable and often more resistant to scratching and fading than hardwood, although it can’t be refinished like hardwood can. Solid hardwood flooring should not be installed below grade due to fluctuations in moisture levels, while laminate floors can be installed below, above, or on grade. The benefits of laminate floors are making them an increasingly popular product.