Lino instead of Laminate flooring?
Question:Is it worth while getting Lino through out my house or Laminate? Lino would be cheaper and is way easier to fit (not that laminate is difficult).
What are the plus and minus points to Lino over Laminate?
Answers:
Lino is very good these days . You can get non-slip for kitchens etc. Laminate is fine, but you need someone to fit it and it takes a lot longer to fit. Also there is a lot of sawing involved and, unless you are very careful, all that dust floats about the house while the work is being done. No good for children or asthmatics .
I bought some very reasonably from ebay. they had some very good designs including laminate design, tile design, and various others including special designs for children. Can't say it's cheaper though.
Saleability. Laminate will sell your house more readily then lino.
lino tends to tear easily if things are dragged over it as its thin and flimsy
If anyone in your house wears stilettos, lino is no good
can you afford linoleum or do you mean that tacky modern stuff, because lino is made from linseed oil and extremely expensive
Lino tears and i personally think looks tacky. Laminated flooring is ok as long as you don't go for the cheapest as it chips easily when being laid.
Laminate is pretty tacky at least lino is honest lol!
Laminate will hold up a lot longer than lino, and it will look a lot better. Laminate is very strong, hard to scratch. If you make one bad cut with laminate you throw out one piece, If you make one bad cut with sheet goods like lino you can scrap the whole area (granted it would have to be one real bad cut) I say laminate. Good luck
I prefer the true hardwood floors, but next to that I would never put down a laminate. If these are your choices, I would recommend lino because of cost, maintenance, and most of all replacement if ever needed. Laminates are very spongy and really look cheap. good luck.
Lino is cheap and tacky!! For a small kitchen and/or bathroom, lino is ok, but I wouldn't use it throughout the entire house. I would go for laminate - looks so much better!!
If your floor isn't completely level you will experience problems with laminate; it will creak and eventually split apart. A top-of-range vinyl or linoleum would be more tolerant and, if well chosen, can look just as good.
Laminate if good quality will be better than lino because it will not rip.But spend the most you can because the cheaper ones look cheap! The only advantage to lino is that you could get it wet.But lino will never look like a wooden floor because it tends to be shiny.
id go for laminate..but in moderation,in my personal opinion too much,makes the house feel cold and uncomfortable,especially in the living room area,not too bad in a bedroom,hall,or bathroom..but that's just my opinion for you to mull over?good luck
no i think lino looks cheap, go for laminate it looks much better and isn't too much more expensive and is worth it in the long run. I bought my laminate flooring over the net and is fab stuff. Cant remember what site it was from now tho.
Laminate looks better than lino and helps sell you're house better
Laminate is easier to seal at the edges. Some lino / lino substitutes will shrink over time. This leaves gaps at the edges and presents a cleaning problem.
you can't put lino throughout your house it would look awful!!
ok for a kitchen or bathroom, but elsewhere i would definitely recommend laminate - lino is so much more eassily damaged!
i used to be a true wood snob and i'm sure if i had the money i would be still but having tried laminate due to circunstance i would say it is great, just don't go too cheap and take your time fitting it to get it right!!
these days you can get all sorts of laminate in great colours and styles, not just wood effect.
Solid wood first, then Lino or Amtico. I'm assuming that you mean REAL lino (Marmoleum), not vinyl?? But Lino can be difficult to fit, needs to lie at room temp for some time. Some lovely finishes available.
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