Laminate vs Vinyl Flooring

Some of the most misunderstood and often confusing options on the flooring market are laminate and vinyl. Learn the difference, the pros and cons of each and how to make the best decision for your home with Laminate vs. Vinyl Flooring.

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[hpdingra]

This is one of the most concise, informative and useful videos I've seen on YouTube. Thank you for making good videos for us!

[SnootchieBootchies]

I find it hilarious that everything that is actually made of wood in a house gets painted and covered up so that it doesn't look like wood. Then we take plastic, make it look like wood, and put it all over the floor.

[jaybefaulky]

scratch resistance ..it has more to do with the last protective layer than anything else. high end vinyl is usually a bit more resistant than laminate .. although you can get a high end laminate which can be more durable than a good vinyl.. the key thing here in my opinion is that vinyl is flexible and has a bit if give to it ..so if something was scratching or fell on it there is less of a chance of damage due to some give and deflection in the vinyl..as well it tends to not 'pop out' as much as laminate because it is more stable under humidity and temperature changes and moves along its joints a bit easier.

[strawberrymilk]

We bought vinyl for my room and i read that if exposed to high temperatures, it expels toxic fumes. I live in a very hot place so we exchanged it for laminated wood.

[RJM]

Thank you for the detailed explanation, as I am looking to replace the flooring in my kitchen and bath.

[CP-lobh]

I am going to put down a floating floor, I have been researching both laminate and vinyl quite a bit. I decided to go with the thick luxury vinyl. I have read too many complaints of laminate getting spills on it causing it to buckle and when you see what the core is made of, what I call fiberboard, it is easy to see why it would deteriorate. I only plan on doing this once and I know with vinyl there is much less chance of having to replace it.

[Nixy]

Very useful thank you was skeptical about installing vinyl floors but now I think I will👍🏽👍🏽

[JAYZ]

You explained laminate. You explained vinyl. You didn’t explain laminate vs vinyl. 10/10.

[lynbabysusu]

Thanks for the simple explanations for newbies like me!

[JudiChristopher]

This is a GREAT Video..
Great Information...
... but the background music was a little
too loud, making it hard to hear and understand
some of your words...
Thank you for sharing this video... I learned a lot.

[saanviarora]

I think laminate flooring is good option, because It resembles the look and finish of wooden flooring or expensive natural stone but costs only a fraction of the amount these flooring would command. Currently i am using the laminate flooring from Inovar Floors Pvt. Ltd and i am very satisfied with the product.

[MervsServiceSecrets]

Great video. I was wondering, I noticed a lot of people online who say plastic moisture barriers on top of concrete slabs can create mold
issues under laminate AND vinyl. Based on your experience, can you give any insight regarding issues with mold or water pooling up under poly vapor barriers?

[lizzyh]

That’s for that, well put together . Can I use a steamer on vinyl, what’s the best cleaning system. Also is vinyl better than engineered hardwood for condo kitchen ?

[califdad]

my laminate was put in around 2003, looks ok, has some issues, as my 4 kids grew up on it, the laminate was pretty good quality at the time, but since this is a older home, my floors are not all real level, so had a issue in the 35 ft hall, ( ranch style home, the installer put a cut and piece over it and its been fine. Its just that is time to replace and I'm thinking maybe vinyl if its not too ridged might work on my not level floors better

[armyveteranth.airborne]

As a Master installer, 40 yrs.plus, almost 98% of my clients are installing luxury vinyl plank.Durability, completely waterproof, looks and feels like real wood and is much more reasonable to install than laminate.

[shad]

I wanted to put luxury vinyl flooring in my living room and I am wondering if this is the better option compared to laminate flooring. Please guide me accordingly. Thanks 🙏

[jamesharder]

Click vinyl plank should never be installed in high water areas, as if water goes from the wall under the vinyl it will rot your subfloor! It will not breath
Good test... Poor water on your driveway in the hot summer, put a plank on top and the water will evaporate, but under the vinyl plank it won't!
I recommend a glue down vinyl plank around water as the glue acts as a water resistant layer and protects your floor

[erbrooks]

What about vinyl vs waterproof laminate

[sachelldupree]

Excellent video and very informative thank you

[gordonmrtn]

Laminate or Vinyl for basement? Thanks!