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Laminate or Hardwood Flooring?

by montmo

Feb 19, 2010

Hi. we will be replacing our flooring in the future and we had not bought our house with the intention of opening a home care program. We were in the process of remodelling when we opened the pre school and just left the flooring there which is a combination of cheap carpeting and old fashioned laminate flooring. The house was built in the 70's so a lot of the interior choices reflect that era...so We will eventually sell the house, or at least not have the home program forever and I am torn as to what flooring to put in for the entire first floor. Originally we were going all hardwood. However, we have the front door and patio door where the children enter and we live in a region where the seasons change(rain, snow, etc). What do you use in your program(if in a home)? I know they make really nice laminate floors now, but I just wonder if that is the best investment for long term. What are your thoughts? TIA

Schari I have hardwood in my kitchen area and it takes a beating with child care. I've had to refinish it several times. That is the area that I have water play, sand play, painting, not to mention the foot traffic from children and families. I put a "gym finish" on it this last time and hope that will last more than 3 yrs.

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