Same. We got some fantastic European made laminate that's certified not to off gas and affect indoor air quality (huge factor since we were replacing old carpet out of air quality/allergy concern). My sister in law in England did the eco research for her London apartment, then I found it's available here in Canada!
@annetteanderson3375
3 жыл бұрын
@@MyFocusVaries what is the brand?
@carlosdecastro789
3 жыл бұрын
@@annetteanderson3375 I’ll chime in. We did our second floor with golden select laminate from Costco. $2sq ft in Toronto. This thing is amazing, easy to instal. I left a couple left over cut off hoard and they have had rain and snow pour on them for over a month in my backyard and no sign of damage yet. The box says it’s made in Germany.
@cjprince1
3 жыл бұрын
I'm a hardwood person with a sub ground level condo that has flooded twice in the past 20 years.
@andreaandrea6716
3 жыл бұрын
Where have you been all our lives?? Priceless information delivered on a silver platter (fast, fun and fabulous). THANK YOU, Nick!!!!
@dianaduvall
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Nick, I wanted to point out something about vinyl flooring based on my experience, which I hope will help your viewers if they are considering it. We live on the bottom level of our condo community. After we were flooded before moving into our unit in 2017, we replaced the laminate flooring with Lifeproof vinyl flooring (from Home Depot) because it is "waterproof." Three years later, in 2020, we were flooded again, and ended up having to replace the flooring because it buckled the same way as the laminate had! The Lifeproof vinyl "waterproof" flooring is a snap and click install, and it is a floating floor. If you get water underneath it from anything more major than a spill on top, you are screwed. Sure, it did look like a rustic hardwood; we loved the look of it. But it's not totally "waterproof," except on the top. It's great for pets or spills in the kitchen. However, both of our floods were caused by plumbing issues, which can happen to anyone. Our first flood was caused because our water pressure valve blew and our second flood happened because of a clog and backup in the main sewer line. This time we spent the money to UPGRADE TO PORCELAIN TILE, and it was one of the best decisions we ever made! It looks gorgeous and we know if we are flooded again it has a much better chance of not having to be replaced again. To that end, why don't you do a video about the types of and pros and cons of tile?
@glumberty1
2 жыл бұрын
I would assume that your vinyl floor buckled because the sub floor underneath it got wet and warped.
@dianaduvall
2 жыл бұрын
@@glumberty1 I don’t think so. We live on the ground floor. It is cement. There was water on top and underneath the vinyl flooring.
@charlymcallister4682
2 жыл бұрын
This is really great info. Thanks for sharing! Did you go back to HD for the warranty? I’ve heard of people doing that within the 10 year period (or whatever it is) and they will replace no questions asked. What type of tile did you go with?
@nauticalnel
2 жыл бұрын
@@charlymcallister4682 We have also been looking at porcelain tile, particularly the wood look. Luxury vinyl is causing us pause because of reports of stuff still seeping through the cracks, like from little boys around the toilet, ha.... It's humid here as well, so engineered is maybe a bet bet for us over hardwood..
@courtneylutitia
Жыл бұрын
@@nauticalnel I’ve had Engineered Hardwood in my home (including the kitchen) for almost 6yrs now, as soon as there was a small leak from the dishwasher the flooring started to show signs of damage (cupping). I would be cautious about installing any real wood flooring where plumbing is involved for this reason. Tile is the way to go, lesson learned! Which, my mother advised me to do from day 1 when choosing flooring during my remodel. A costly mistake. - I’m also in a humid climate and wouldn’t choose hardwood again knowing how it swells and contracts with the humidity & temp change. Just my opinion, however, so many people absolutely love it and nothing can replicate its beauty. It has pros & cons like everything else.
@marygallagher7392
2 жыл бұрын
I have lived with hardwood, engineered hardwood and LVP. I never hear reviewers talk about what it is like to walk on these surfaces. The feel and sound of hardwood floors is very distinct, in my opinion. Engineered wood is not as dense so it feels light weight, if that makes sense. And LVP, even with decent padding is, well, its own animal. Other than that, you did a very good job describing the flooring options.
@languagelover747
3 жыл бұрын
For those with pets who want Engineered Wood floors, another consideration is the hardness of the wood and the thickness of the top layer. Some wood species such as Hickory are more scratch-resisant than softer woods like Oak, Walnut, or Maple. But you have to like the colour and pattern of Hickory which is more varied, unless it is also stained... Another advantage to Engineered wood is that is usually has a thinner profile (5/8" or 16mm, for example). When renovating, you have to consider what the finished height of the floor is at the edges where it stops, or you may have little ramps (tripping hazards) to transition up.
@marleesp7476
3 жыл бұрын
I'm loving this channel! It's great that you get right into it and don't blab off-point for the first 10 minutes of your videos - and you are able to speak to poor trends in a way that is not insulting to people who may have them. Most of us don't have the budget for major furniture/flooring/kitchen re-dos every couple of years, and you are motivating me to step back and see if I can make 2 or 3 small changes to update and add interest to a room. Thank you so much for sharing your personality and your expertise!
@whatzupLizzy
3 жыл бұрын
Hard wood lasts for more than decades. I live in a 1893 house, and the hardwood is doing just fine.
@kenjoneslee
3 жыл бұрын
I agree...hardwood flooring should last forever in residential uses with just basic mindfulness to treat it nicely and by all means, keep the roof from leaking and never let the house sit abandoned where interior humidity levels can shoot up. I installed a 3/4 inch red oak floor in the winter in Ohio. Humidity level 30%. By spring, humidity was 40-45% and I saw the start of buckling between boards. Rushed to get a dehumidifier and then later AC....took care of problem and never returned. Floors got flat again.
@umassigkap
Ай бұрын
We looked at a house r the at was 300 year old - had original pumpkin pine floors ( WIDE plank )
@lynchbrothers4087
3 жыл бұрын
I own a hardwood floor installation and refinishing company (15years). We get 2 or 3 calls a week from clients seeking repairs to existing floors. Sometimes a client is remodeling, sometimes a client is dealing with water or fire damage. Luxury vinyl plank, engineered, and laminate floors are all produced in big batches overseas. 3 years later... when the fridge waterline leaks, replacement material will not be available and entire floor will need to be replaced. It is an expensive nightmare. Nice houses have solid real wood floors that can be refinished multiple times. We routinely patch and repair floors that are 100years old. You cannot do that with the others. Additionally, most wide plank engineered floors need to be trowel glued to the subfloor ( anything wider than 5"). Just wholesale cost on glue is usually $1 /sf and that doesn't include added labor cost ( usually + $1/sf in my market). Once a wood floor is glued down it is nearly impossible to remove. We charge $5/sf to remove glued flooring.... again expensive nightmare if you need repair Nothing beats a solid wood floor long term. It's refinishable and repairable and will add more value and livability to your home than anything else. That driftwood color engineered or LVP ( think Martha Stewart / Oprah's beach house) is gonna be the equivalent of 70's orange shag carpet in 10years. Trendy materials will devalue your home long term. A 3/4" solid natural white oak floor is timeless and never goes out of style. Install LVP in your rental or a starter home flip. Avoid laminates entirely. Save the engineered floors for installation over concrete and be prepared for increased labor and glue costs for installation.
@itssominny
3 жыл бұрын
This is so such good comment. Thanks for sharing! It's really helpful 💫
@amylee9
2 жыл бұрын
My hardwood floors look horrible. I have a small dog and it’s impossible to keep it looking nice. We refinished it 10 years ago and it started looking horrible after 5 years. To refinish it now again, it’s expensive and a hassle. And am worried that 5 years down the line, am back with the same problem. That’s why am considering luxury vinyl. I don’t want to worry about scratches And refinishing hardwood every 5-8 years.
@marceldwayne8491
4 ай бұрын
When you say anything wider then 5”… 5 ft or 5 sqft or inches?
@emiliebova
2 ай бұрын
We had to use engineered wood in a piling house on the water in Florida. Otherwise an expensive subfloor venting system has to be built to keep moisture from buckling and warping hardwood.
@hungryasianmermaid
3 жыл бұрын
I love the fact that you don’t focus only on aesthetics but you also know details about the materials. My bf places floor. A lot of times the interior decorators would chose something that looks good but totally impractical. My bf (who worked over 20 years in this industry) would sometimes give them advice but a lot of times they wouldn’t listen and my bf would end up redoing it anyway. I think last year we threw over 20k worth of floors because of this.
@bnb0510
3 жыл бұрын
I had solid hardwood through most of my last home and it was destroyed within 6 months of installation. Dogs and kids did a number. We are currently building and I was advised to do engineered from the builder and the flooring folks. Ended up with wide plank engineered. I like the look better and won’t have to worry about so much gapping from expansion and contraction. What’s crazy is the cost was within a few hundred dollars of solid hardwood.
@maryh1421
3 жыл бұрын
We put engineered hardwood in our house a couple of years ago and we love it. Have dogs and its holds up well.
@saltnpepperfire318
3 жыл бұрын
How big are your dogs? We are buying a new construction home and need to decide. Thank you
@maryh1421
3 жыл бұрын
We had two 20lb rat terriers when it was installed. Now we have a 55 lb flat coat retriever. Have had this flooring about 7 years now and still looks brand new.
@jrod3096
3 жыл бұрын
wood is wood whether it is eng or solid...it will scratch. If you want to the best wood to hide scratches, you remember 4 things -- go light finish, low gloss, textured (hardscaped) and avoid soft wood (mostly birch, pine, cherry and walnut). Again, these four things will hide scratched and be way easier to touch up if damaged.
@just-another-face-in-the-crowd
3 жыл бұрын
We moved into our house 3 yrs ago, our downstairs is Brazilian teak engineered hardwood. From the listing history photos we found it was put in approx 2014 or 2015....not that long ago really, 5 or 6 years.......it's terribly scratched and looks really bad up close...some really deep scratches in some areas. Anything scratches it. It's got some water damage too under our dog feeding station...guess some water got under the plastic tray. I would not recommend it to anyone, maybe just get solid hardwood if you are going that route... it's even cheaper! A beautiful hickory or red oak solid wood is only $3.88sqft (3.25" wide) at Lumber Liquidators. We have 2 rambunctious huskies and a small Tibetian spaniel...even their toenails scratch the engineered hardwood in some areas.
@northerngirl4924
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent. Love how you get right to it. Every second is well used so your content value is great! Thanks!😀
@earthlovingmomma1703
3 жыл бұрын
Nick, I just want to say how thankful I am for your channel. I am currently remodeling a super old house on a very tight budget and have been watching all kinds of different KZitem designers. Most come off very snobby, but not you. I love how even if it's not your style or something you'd do, you don't just throw shade at it. I am looking at hard wood flooring currently and while I can not afford real hardwood, and I know I want something better than laminate, I am glad you recognized people of all budgets and didn't just brush over cheaper options like they didn't matter because they don't cost as much. You're a genuine human being, and I truly appreciate you. ❤
@kelzbelz313
3 жыл бұрын
I just completed a DIY bathroom remodel and we used vinyl planks. [I think it’s the exact same planks seen at 12:40] It’s great, it’s really waterproof, and it feels nicer and warmer on bare feet than tile. It was super easy to install too. It only took a few hours to do our medium sized bathroom.
@tantearzt
Жыл бұрын
Good morning from Germany! The wood flooring in my first house soon got ruined by children and dogs. It got black scratches. This just looked cheap and disgusting. So I choose wood-look tiles in my new home. This may sound horrible to puristic souls, but I‘m very happy with them. Good wood-look tiles have a wood-like structure and they look and feel like real wood. They always look clean. The only disadvantage is that your feet get cold. I choose STEULER wood-look tiles - LINCOLN.
@patriciaa.5571
3 жыл бұрын
I installed the luxury vinyl plank in my house and I love it. It looks like wood and has realistic texture. My house backs up to a lake and I have a senior cat. Perfect for both of them. I highly recommend it, but it really isn't that cheap to have installed.
@AverageDadMTB
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah. We have LVP and it was not cheap lol.
@vegasrenie
3 жыл бұрын
I live in a very low humidity environment. In fact, I had chosen bamboo for my flooring when I purchased my new (to me) home. Talking to a flooring guy, however, he reminded me that bamboo is a tropical grass that isn’t necessarily well-suited for a desert environment. It was recommended that I get engineered hardwood, since I don’t like laminate. I am one of those people who can feel that it’s laminate through my feet. I’m weird that way. It cost a lot to purchase the engineered hardwood and have it installed (my home is much older and concrete floors had to be prepared for the glue down) but I don’t regret it a bit. I only had it done in half the house since I couldn’t afford to have it done in the entire house, but it is absolutely lovely and has been able to hold up in this low humidity environment. If you have a sketchy humidity issue, I highly recommend engineered hardwood. (Edit) I forgot to add that it’s been nearly 5 years since I had it installed. And except for someone dropping a hard-edged item onto the floor and leaving a dent, it is still as beautiful as it was when I first had it installed. My only pets are cats.
@d.francescajaradance
Ай бұрын
THANK YOU for a quick simple video. I now fully understand everything. If everyone made a clear video like you - there would be less headaches! Love the text on the screen too!
@TheDecoCottage
3 жыл бұрын
We have oak in our 1928 home (they used pine upstairs). Our family has used LVP at our lake house and it’s proven to be super durable against all the snow, sand, and water. I love that you discussed the pros and cons of each type.
@suzannahdarcy6903
2 жыл бұрын
My 1913 house is the same -- oak on the main floor, pine on the stairs and upstairs
@AB-nt3il
3 жыл бұрын
I don’t even own a home but I can’t stop watching your vids haha
@pricedesign8805
3 жыл бұрын
I just purchased hardwood floors for my bedrooms, can’t wait to have it installed
@adrijanabercic9852
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Nick, love your videos, always very informative. What is interesting to me coming from Europe (Croatia) is that in USA/Canada you put any kind of wood flooring in kitchen or bathroom. For us the standard is tile floor in both kitchen and bathroom. With that you have no concerns about water damage. Also, the bathroom is usually fully tiled from floor to ceiling.
@natatatt
3 жыл бұрын
Tiled bathrooms are the norm in Canada too, though not always floor to ceiling. Kitchens tend to have wood flooring.
@12Sanguine
Жыл бұрын
I have been fooled by vinyl planks thinking it's wood so many times, I'm really leaning towards it for my next home!
@jennaom1
3 жыл бұрын
We're finishing our basement to function as a separate suite, and vinyl planks are our choice for the flooring! Gotta go with something waterproof in the basement. We found some really lovely herringbone options at Home Depot of all places. The rest of our 101 year-old house has beautiful original heart pine floors, so we still get the natural wood everywhere else. Thanks for this video, it really cemented that vinyl is the right choice for our basement!
@naomibousson
3 жыл бұрын
May I add a fifth option? Ceramic floors that look like wood. I know it sounds odd and ugly but hear me out. I noticed these type of floors are getting more trendy in the past few years. In fact, my parents did their living room with it and it looks really good. It even fooled a few of their guests into thinking it was the real deal. It's a good option for when you have pets because it's easy to clean and difficult to damage. From what I've seen it comes in a lot of different colours and sizes and in a wide price range. The downside is if you walk barefoot and you don't have floor heating, then it will feel cold to the touch.
@le_th_
3 жыл бұрын
Man, you're just getting *really* good at these videos. You must have an awesome team. Kudos to you AND the team of peeps supporting you.
@FixALL1
3 жыл бұрын
Wow! I bought a house and need remodeling, and I watched a bunch of videos about flooring your video is the best! You delivered the information! Thank you so much!
@jaa4742
3 жыл бұрын
In middle class --- real world--- suburban Atlanta area, vinyl plank does not hurt resale value at all. Most people see it looking great and don't have to worry about it with pets and kids. It is preferred right now.
@kimberlyperrotis8962
3 жыл бұрын
Laminate, or any of these other options, is a vast improvement over old wall-to-wall carpeting. If you rent, you might be able to make a deal with your landlord to do this. Sometimes a landlord will buy the material if an experienced tenant installs it, or make a similar arrangement, like paying half the cost. Most landlords are pretty flexible and favorable towards any scheme that improves the look of the space. I suggest writing a polite and friendly request letter, with the pricing, a vendor photo and/or sample and some suggested payment/reimbursement options. If’s worth a try.
@ejsmyth7420
3 жыл бұрын
In the northwest where it rains all the time hardwood floors are everywhere. You seal the wood and take good care of it you have no problems. Nothing is more natural then a beautiful (real) hardwood floor. Also, bamboo flooring is another great eco friendly option. They last forever can be sanded and refinished to look like new again. In the long run saving money, not having to replace the whole floor with new material.
@tiffanynelson9537
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Nick, you really helped us decide on our flooring. We were all over the place with LVT, hardwood, engineered, etc and we just got so confused. Your video help us reset and figure out the pros/cons for each. We went with maple hardwood and are awaiting the install. "You hardwood people know who you are." lollll :) Thanks a ton!
@tanyawales5445
2 жыл бұрын
I had Brazilian cherry that had a sapphire coating so it would resist scratching installed in three rooms. The total cost came to $6.67/sq. ft. I got my wood from a supplier that handled smaller amounts of flooring up to 1000 sq. ft. worth. Brazilian cherry is much harder than white or red oak and with the sapphire coating is rated for 100 years of use. My contractor had the wood get conditioned to the ambient humidity for four days before he installed it. In Kentucky the humidity is never low so wood floors do well here. My contractor did complain about how much more difficult it was to install Brazilian cherry over oak. :) My house was demolished by the 12-10-2021 tornado and those floors were the only structural items left intact afterwards besides my basement and a concrete slab which I attribute to the skill of my contractor and the strength of the wood I chose. Those floors felt silky and warm under my bare feet. Strand bamboo engineered flooring when coated with sapphire, comes in different stain colors and is supposed to last for 50 years. For tropical climates I have heard that vinyl planks that are made to look like wood work really well. Synthetic materials can outgas but in my experience it is only noticeable when the ambient temperature climbs into the 90's and there isn't adequate air exchange. Under those conditions paint, carpeting and plastics including synthetic fibers not made from an organic product will outgas and then you have a "sick" building situation.
@acp8760
3 жыл бұрын
We are going with mohawk solid tech lvt in our new house. I love it and its low voc so no off gassing.. We have kids and will be getting a dog so durability is key. We had real hardwood in our old house and it looks so beautiful but it got dinged and damaged so easily.
@PaulaJoW
3 жыл бұрын
If you're talking about off-gassing, also note that the real wood top layer of engineered wood flooring is glued to several layers of plywood. Check out the off-gas rating before buying.
@tallisholowka3946
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the overview. I want to add that vinyl (anything) planks are not bio-degradable, nor are they made from renewable resources--overall very bad for the environment and the future of people.
@iwasalllikeomg
3 жыл бұрын
Our rental apartment had luxury vinyl and we really loved it. We now bought a house that has real hardwood floors and it really is beautiful. Downside is it really absorbed the smells of the previous owners and it's been really hard to get rid of that.
@blaster-zy7xx
3 жыл бұрын
Are you sure it is the floors? The walls may have absorbed that too. Painting the walls and ceilings often helps for that.
@iwasalllikeomg
3 жыл бұрын
@@blaster-zy7xx we cleaned walls and ceilings with a special nicotine cleaner (very visible difference!) and used two coats of high-coverage paint, so I really hope that’s not it. We still need to treat the floors though.
@blaster-zy7xx
3 жыл бұрын
@@iwasalllikeomg Wow. After cleaning, maybe a sealer on the wood will do the trick. I'll bet with all your cleaning, painting and sealing then adding your own new stuff, you will be fine. Good luck with your project.
@LeslieChevelle
5 ай бұрын
Thank you Nick! I’m starting a kitchen renovation in a home with original hardwood floors throughout and this video is BY FAR the most helpful, out of the many I’ve watched, for the flooring . New Subscriber !
@ElizabethGraves
3 жыл бұрын
Would love to see a similar video on tile for kitchen or bathroom flooring!
@xochitlmorales6217
3 жыл бұрын
I have the luxury vinyl flooring from home depot and I love it, it's thick, waterproof and when you walk on it you can feel texture, at a very fair price. Never get the cheapest, and I usually can't afford the most expensive option, wood in this case, so "luxury vinyl" it is and love it.
@dawittywats1934
3 жыл бұрын
My parents built a gorgeous home in the mid 60’s and had wide plank wood floors. Sad they don’t make it now. 😞 FYI - every kind of wood floors all over Atlanta, it’s a humid place but there’s usually no trouble. I’ve had hardwood in every house I’ve ever had and there have been 10. ❤️ wood floors! Might be good to add the often dogs have real trouble with most of these floors, they can cause and/worsen ortho problems with canines - the down side.
@VeeTNABerney
3 жыл бұрын
I just bought engineered cork, and it's awesome.
@katkameo6413
Жыл бұрын
This was the best video I've seen for comparing the different 'wood' flooring types. I came from a townhome that had laminate. I HATED it. Any water on a seam for more than a few minutes and it was ruined. Purchased a new home with laminate and hardwood (old & repair cuts poorly done) and carpet. Decisions, decisions. Now I'm torn between engineered hardwood and LVP!
@katego370
3 жыл бұрын
A couple of extra things about hardwood: - check your underflooring isolation if you're doing it upstairs. If you don't have a good floor with maybe something against the noise, you're going to hear every step and shuffle somebody takes upstairs and that's just really annoying. - There are companies that sell hardwood planks from all the scraps. When they make the planks, there is a ton of spare wood that can't be used because trees have a natural shape and companies want uniform planks with the exact same length and width. So planks from all the extra bits are going to be significantly less expensive. This is what my parents did back in the day. They are not small planks, it's not like you're left with an ugly floor. The only thing is that the planks are not the same length and width. That actually doesn't look cluttered at all because it's all the same wood, it just saves you a lot of money.
@harrison1995poole
2 жыл бұрын
I'm a first time buyer that knows very little about flooring - very useful video, thanks
@serephita
2 жыл бұрын
Really late finding this video (lol). I had laminate flooring in a lot of my house, and it actually looked really nice! It also wasn't super inexpensive/cheap looking, and the quality was really good considering. I live in a very dry climate (Vegas), so traditional hardwood isn't really a good option for me because of how quickly it will be dried out. I unfortunately did have to have most of my laminate pulled up due to a sink flooding and am going with a vinyl planking to replace it. Which - ironically - the vinyl planking is a bit more expensive (okay, a LOT more expensive) than the laminate was. The bathrooms originally had vinyl roll flooring (that looked like wood, I was NOT going with one that looked like tile), so I opted to just extend the vinyl planking going into my bathrooms into the rest of the spaces.
@LULC0759
3 жыл бұрын
Many builders (and custom) are putting in the LVP. Update 01/24. Our builder put in LVP in our new home in 2022. It was pretty, easy to mop clean. But it feels like plastic and any bumps in the subfloor (like screws) is felt or push through. My husband hates it. In the previous home we remodeled and put in Pergo Timbercraft Laminate which is waterproof up to 24 hrs. It was gorgeous. Easy to walk on and maintain. Many thought it was hardwood. We are taking out this LVP & going back to a waterproof laminate. This video is 3 yrs ago. Laminate has improved greatly since then. Also we had hardwood before. Not easy to mop and it scratches & chipped easily.
@kaydiangel2445
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video💙 I am grateful you took the time to explain the different types of people who would enjoy each type of flooring. And the pros and cons. Thank you!
@nukya
Жыл бұрын
This is a great explanation about different types of flooring. I actually rented a few houses with laminate flooring. People commented that they thought it looked cheap in their homes, but I really liked it because it was easy to clean, looked neat and tidy and was scratch resistant. You are right about it not being waterproof. I plan to install vinyl flooring. I currently have scratched up engineered hard wood that looks terrible from years of my house being a rental. It really should be called "soft" hard wood! I just want a smooth, clean, scratch resistance, waterproof surface that is pet friendly.
@pinkfreud62
2 жыл бұрын
I had a Pergo laminate floor installed in my living room and continued into the dining room. Still looks good after 8 years and it's a mid-grade quality, but with just me and my cat living here I think it will last a long time. No dents or scratches yet.
@ElizabethDial
3 жыл бұрын
ALL the products mentioned are a nightmare with water issues. Vinyl plank may not swell, but water underneath it is subject to black mold growth & in MY opinion be lifted/torn up to fully dry before reseating it. Otherwise there's no way to get the water out before nasties begin taking hold. So my suggestion is to buy extra boxes to store for such occasions. My kitchen had a flood 8x8 but I didn't have enough extra to cover it. During removal (water remediation company was none to caring, just wanted to get the job done ASAP) So the part that 'clicks' on every piece was torn off so they were useless. On top of it, mine as discontinued, checked everywhere on the web to find remnants. No luck. Every new version was different thickness, click design or pattern/color were different. Arrrgh! Nightmare! I had to replace 3 rooms of flooring which insurance didn't cover because it was an HOA issue. F#*$%! Did end up selling my unused boxes of plank to a guy in the same boat (he had to arrange pick up & shipping) So let mine be a cautionary tale. Buy lots of extra boxes as insurance. If you don't end up needing them, you might make your money back selling them.
@LaRoqS
3 жыл бұрын
I love hardwood but, coming from a tropical island and now living in the Northeast (USA), I'm having a hard time adapting to how delicate hardwood is. I miss my tiles badly. Plus, they come in really beautiful sizes, materials and patterns Specially in the kitchen and powder room. I am not used to be overly careful with spills and muddy/wet shoes,etc. Plus I have 2 large dogs that love to play outside. The convenience of mopping tile and not worry about it is priceless to me. Do you have a video comparing hardwood vs. tile (ceramic, porcelain, marble, etc.) floors? I would really love to see it.
@blaster-zy7xx
3 жыл бұрын
I have lived in homes with both. Ironically, we came from the northeast with hardwood and moved to Florida with a tile floor. I miss my wood floors because they were warm and nice to walk on barefoot or in socks. These tile floors are too hard. they are too jarring and cold. Don't drop a glass or bottle on it! They also have lighter colored grout which is hard to keep clean, so we really miss our hardwood floors.
@drea4195
Жыл бұрын
I live in a warmer, mediterranean climate, and I'd like to put in my 2 cents for LVP here. In places like this, we don't necessarily need "warmth" from our flooring -- quite the opposite, esp. if you lack A./C in the summertime! Plus, the LVP we just installed in our living area is really quite neutral, temperature wise, on the feel of our bare feet. We will see how that goes this winter. But so far, LVP is a perfect option for this climate, IMO.
@cindyjohnston9290
2 жыл бұрын
Love your channel! We ordered and had delivered hardwood to our 1968 split level entry. The installers came and said they could not nail into the particle board subfloor. (We did pull up a corner of the carpet to show the measuring “specialist”- apparently there was not a line item for subfloor type) We were not working with a contractor, and putting in a new subfloor was not feasible. After looking at our options for a floating floor, we settled on a Cali solid Bamboo. It is narrow strips, 3.75 inches wide and more than a half inch thick, and a light oak color. It is also super hard, and we have not had any scratches from our large dog or from furniture in the two years we’ve had it. It does not have the wood texture, obviously, but is solid. We are slowly replacing worn carpet down the hall and main bedroom. It is not considered waterproof, and we are very happy with our LUxury Vinyl we put into the kitchen-also a floating application due to previous 1968 asbestos flooring.
@yael9137
3 жыл бұрын
I would love to see a video with the same format comparing non-wood flooring options like tiles or polished concrete.
@tzelladelta
3 жыл бұрын
Im from Greece and mostly lived in houses with terrazzo floors. That's because a) I'm poor and only old houses still have terrazzo floors and b) I really like terrazzo mainly because it's seamless. I hate tile (most popular n Greece ) and grout lines so much. Also another common thing here is mixed flooring that I've never seen in America. Usually we have wood or parquet floors in bedrooms, tiles in hallway kitchen and bathroom and sometimes marble living rooms. Mixed flooring saves you a lot of trouble.
@EmmaVB82
3 жыл бұрын
The upside is terrazzo is really in right now, so you’re accidentally trendy 😄 I’m in the UK and would love to visit Greece (some day... 🥲), and I have mostly-realistic light wood laminate throughout my flat, but different tile in the bathroom: a fully waterproof porcelain tile (grey stone/concrete-effect on the floor/more creamy natural sandy beige on the walls, which isn’t what I would have chosen as a combo, but it mostly works) as it’s a wet room... but somehow it almost feels warm/not-cold to the touch, I think because they’re partially made of some recycled and more sustainable material, which is nice. I was worried about the wood-like flooring in the kitchen not being durable enough, especially after the lecture I was given on my moving-in-tour about the flooring not being waterproof (which isn’t what I later learned from researching it!), but it’s holding up fine so far, and looks better to be the same as the flooring in the living room as it’s all one open plan space (also not something I would necessarily choose, if I had the budget to live somewhere larger with more distinct spaces! Trying to work with what I’ve got ☺️). I know from holiday trips to Spain and Italy, there’s more “proper” tile and marble flooring than we generally tend to have in the UK (and which I’ve appreciated as a difference when I’ve visited... this B&B I stayed in in Rome 10 years ago sticks in my mind as having a kind of effortless and timeless beautiful style, while not being a colour palette I would choose to have at home... and I remember lying on the reassuringly-cool grey marble floor of Malaga airport in Spain as a kid with an ear infection after my first ever flight, and I at least remember the marble with fondness 😅)... but I grew up living in generic houses built in the 70s-90s, with mostly carpet flooring, and what I now think were fairly unusual choices by my mum to have (super-cold!) ceramic tile in the kitchen, and light wood laminate flooring in the bathroom! I like tile (except for when it’s cold on my feet!). I also like when the grout more closely matches the tile colour instead of being a harsh contrast, as I think that looks more classic and classy... but I hate dirty “white” grout, so if grout is going to be white it had better be good quality epoxy grout and less likely to discolour/require insane amounts of cleaning upkeep! The white grout in my bathroom floor is made of magic as far as I’m concerned, as it hasn’t discoloured despite me using red permanent hair dye at home... my old flat definitely used cheaper materials because the bathroom grout was an ugly disaster. I’m definitely rambling here, please excuse my accidental life story 😳 I’m avoiding my to-do list by watching videos/commenting about interior design, and maybe travelling-vicariously through KZitem comments in lieu of the real thing 😘
@tzelladelta
3 жыл бұрын
@@EmmaVB82 Hey Emma, your comment was so fun to read! I never get to discuss flooring preferences with my friends so I really enjoyed it! My terrazzo like anything vintage looks old and tired, now the trend is more light and fun terrazzo colours , like in Mandy Moore's home. I wish I could live in a house with wood floors, but because of the high humidity you only see that in the mountainous part of Greece. Here because the weather is mostly warm to super warm, having tile or stone floors is the go to, and in the winter we all use heavy oriental carpets witch are a pain to clean and store every spring. We also have specific dates that we put the carpets down its on October 26 and then on May 21 we are lifting them up. That's a tradition of course , not the law hahaha.
@Alleynetaylor
3 жыл бұрын
I am heartbroken. We just put in “luxury vinyl plank” through out the house during an addition/renovation because we are hard on floors. Less than six months, it started separating in the kitchen. Contractor said I had to deal with the subcontractor directly. Two reinstalls later with damaged cabinets and molding, we are now saving up for a new floor because new planks (additional payment) is never going to go down right. Just tearing up the house more. Nightmare and have no idea really of what to go with or who to trust. Contractor was from church, promised he would make any problems right and that’s why he was expensive, did work for close friends, know his family well. Didn’t do discussed prep work and product was defective without anyone owning up to it until just recently. Not the contractor, he refuses to follow up and changed churches. Any suggestions? Please be nice, pretty beat up over it.
@1987jacks09
3 жыл бұрын
Hi! I’m no professional but installation matters, very much so, and so it’s done properly. Your flooring will hold up super easily and for so much longer! I’m sorry you had dealt with that. I’ve learned to make sure I adhere each plank not only by snapping them together but using a glue will keep it more waterproof and stop from shifting so much. Hope this round works out better for you!
@TheMocao
3 жыл бұрын
I had a situation where mine “puffed up “ and we freaked out. We filed an insurance claim because we didn’t know what was wrong. We were told that it was moisture and the insurance company paid for a huge dryer to dry out the floor. A year later we sold the house, so I don’t know how it is now
@hanialturk5981
3 жыл бұрын
Buying flooring from a big flooring outlets and hiring an installer on your own is the biggest problem you make when it comes to your flooring or any remodeling. I am not sure if that’s what you did but judging from your post, I assume that’s what happen. Best advice next time, go to a speciality store front “brick n mortar store”, buy materials from them and hire them for installation. You may pay more for it but at least you will have a peace of mind going that route.
@Krunch2020
10 ай бұрын
Oak is THE traditional flooring for a reason. It’s stable unlike many woods.
@katc7332
3 жыл бұрын
We’re in Florida. Humidity matters. Plus, having a pool home & ease of cleaning determined what’s best for us. Thanks for practical information. Homes here have a lot of tile. I’ll check your videos first, yet if you haven’t already- tile video would be nice. There’s so much to look at & what to choose now. You’re info & opinions are enjoyable to hear. Thanks for all you do!
@kellylattimore5234
3 жыл бұрын
Luxury vinyl plank is going in my entire house. It’s in my kitchen entryway and bathrooms so far but I’m pulling up the carpet in my living room hallway and bedrooms I can’t wait I’m super excited
@akshitamisra920
3 жыл бұрын
Hey... Just something I thought would add... In India we also have the option of tiles... That look like hardwood... No texture of course but alot of the other disadvantages with non wood would not apply to it
@JamesSmith-gi7ds
3 жыл бұрын
Hardwood is actually softer than laminate or vinyl planks, therefore it is more comfortable to walk on hardwood. Also Hardwood provides a good room climate due to the ability to absorb and release humidity. Furthermore, you can get hardwood floors in different price categories. I have seen more expensive laminate than hardwood floors.
@-Chunk
21 күн бұрын
You can now buy LVP that does replicate ten exact feel of the print, making it extra convincing. In the UK, at least. Thanks for the video. Nice info
@gwenbudd7888
2 жыл бұрын
First video I have found that describes the differences so beautifully! THank you!!
@tomaitoe
Жыл бұрын
I've been trying to decide between wood-look tile and vinyl plank. I had never heard of off gassing until now. Your video caused me to do some research and now my choice is clear (definitely tile). Thank you!
@joelf5565
Жыл бұрын
All good points; however, one thing to keep in mind is that with Vinyl Planks you need your subfloor to be completely flat if floating. The locking mechanisms are not as strong and you will feel high and low spots. So you will need to be very meticulous at leveling or hiring a competent person to do so. I paid extra to have my floor leveled and unfortunately they didn’t do a good job. They say it is within spec but I highly doubt it. Now I would have to tear apart a section of flooring to fix the installers high spot that they created. My previous floor was Laminate and never had issues of soft spots, etc
@jlammetje
2 жыл бұрын
We're getting the luxury vinyl plank in our new home (I think? We call it "PVC" over here, I think it's the same thing). Ours has structure in it, so when the print shows a knot in the wood, you can (sort of) feel that knot as well! It's still not real wood of course, but it can fool a lot of people 🙂 same with the ceramic tiles in our bathroom. They look like wood, they have structure that matches the print, but when you touch it you can of course still feel it's not wood.
@jillstarrett5285
3 жыл бұрын
We just put in a floor which is not LVP or engineered hardwood but more of a hybrid of the two. The top layer is real wood but the bottom is thin (vinyl?) like LVP. It is Hurricane brand from Menards and it was affordable, has the warmth of real wood and is easy to install.
@Nick_Lewis
3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like the best of both worlds! Thanks for letting us know!
@williamberkeley6675
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nick, loving your videos. I have found them informative and helpful
@jhlfsc
8 ай бұрын
I swear if you are particular, wood look tile is the best of them all for cleaning and mantaining the look.
@Acinomnieves3
3 жыл бұрын
So happy I found this! Open concept with an entrance from our pool, kids, and pets? Vinyl seems perfect for our needs, but never would have considered it
@maddiemalacopa1380
2 жыл бұрын
I love this- thanks for sharing, nick! Could you do one on different types of floor tiles please?
@alexandrafowles6157
3 жыл бұрын
Our home builder actually offered “Aqua laminate” which was waterproof and still cheaper than vinyl! I can’t wait to see what it looks like! I’m from Australia by the way and love your channel, I have binge watched so many videos in preparation for furnishing the new house😅
@EmmaVB82
3 жыл бұрын
I have Pergo “originalExcellence” laminate throughout my flat, with “AquaSafe for superior water resistance”, so it sounds maybe similar to what you’re getting! I hope yours turned out as good as mine 😊
@EtherBunny-z7k
9 ай бұрын
I'm so happy I came across your channel! I'm in the process of building a home and your videos have been super helpful! :)
@ejaypumpkin
3 ай бұрын
Wonderful explanation 👏🏼
@ZinMinn27990
3 жыл бұрын
I'm sold on luxury vinyl planks. Thanks a lot for this video! 🙏
@JD-zi7ip
3 жыл бұрын
Could you talk about cork and Marmoleum?
@somerset6646
9 ай бұрын
I put Pergo in two houses I owned and it looked and wore great.
@Larch_Lane_Puppies
3 жыл бұрын
Hardwood is like linen, the imperfections look like money 😉
@jamesh7618
Ай бұрын
Very informative, thank you
@michelletothill8551
3 жыл бұрын
I am very lucky to live in a house with Oak flooring. We did put Allure vinyl planks down in the main bathroom over 15 years ago and it will need to be replaced in a couple years, but it sure has been a great product. One thing that happened with it that was unexpected. I used the left over planks on the floor inside our basement door. We have a pet door and the door faces SW. The vinyl planks warped where the light comes through the pet door flap. I am sad that IKEA no longer sells flooring. We put their laminate down in the cabin more than 15 years ago. It still looks great and gets lots of traffic over it.
@pamby1137
Жыл бұрын
I'm shopping for flooring now & your video is so helpful! Thank you so much!😊
@EminySanz
3 жыл бұрын
I found this channel yesterday and i have already watch many videos. Loved it and subscribed.
@marinagallant1847
3 жыл бұрын
I just discovered you, Nick, and I love you!!
@MoonMagicks
11 ай бұрын
Excellent video. You explained the options so clearly!
@elizabethkellogg111
2 жыл бұрын
You can actually do wide plank hardwood. We installed 11in heart pine. You just glue it down and nail it. You just screw down any cupping until the glue dries.
@kristinam2719
Жыл бұрын
Honestly, if you have pets, get vinyl plank because it’s waterproof. My sister ended up with this after her engineered hardwood flooring got ruined by the contractor and was on back order. One thing to know about vinyl though, it does have small grooves in it. She lives in a desert like climate that can be windy. She said that dirt gets into the house and gets in the little grooves, making it hard to clean.
@kimberlyperrotis8962
3 жыл бұрын
Doing my home in hardwood was expensive, but worth it.
@lemonadedisco4262
3 жыл бұрын
Have you seen those vinyl floor rolls that come in a sheet? We have those in our apartment and I kind of love it. It looks really DIY-able and it's seen hell and back and is still holding up great.
@francruz5824
3 жыл бұрын
What do you think about tiles?
@Sa91905
5 ай бұрын
Nick, you’re so great. I LOVE your videos! You speak to me!x
@lisahumphries3898
3 жыл бұрын
I love linoleum, but it’s not really an option now. It’s very durable too. Was very common in the 50-80s.
@jjpp2216
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, there’s a place for it and we need to get back to it.
@genericblue8357
2 жыл бұрын
There's lots of great new linoleum available. To start your search, check out Marmoleum that even comes in click planks like LFP. There's also places that recreate the vintage looks in the linoleum recipe. I hope people begin to realize that yes, linoleum is alive and available!
@lvtflooringstore7687
2 жыл бұрын
Overtime Vinyl Plank have been improved, and with true EIR, you can feel and see very knot in your plank.
@michelepinney8761
3 жыл бұрын
I love my rustic hickory real wood dark flooring!
@dimitrialiberty2779
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all the good information you give us.
@Nick_Lewis
3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! Hope you enjoyed the video!
@jonathanlindsey858
3 жыл бұрын
He is right on the resell point. Only hardwood for me!
@pawool
3 жыл бұрын
I have an old home that I am renovating with Spotted Gum hardwood floors which are divine. The real wood is only in the original part of the house and the new part has tiles and carpet. I wanted to put in luxury vinyl, however my interior designer said that this would be a mistake as if I put this next to the original flooring it will look incredibly fake. I'll be now going for the manufactured wood.
@AlansFlooring
3 жыл бұрын
Great Video ** BUT *** I am dealer that can sell to the public locally and I shipped across the USA. I didn't hear you mention, HDF Hardwoord which is an Engineered Wood made of High Density Fibers (real wood fibers) mixed with industrial grade wax, 1/2 inch thick. The HDF Hardwood I sell is pretty much stamped / scored 1/2 inch thick wood that has a hard janka of 1700. Styles are available in widths from 5 inches to 17 inch Multi-Widths. HDF Hardwood has a waterproof surface and is resistant to water, scratches, staining, household chemicals, fading,. impacts, ... AND IT IS CLICK LOCK INSTALL. Now that Shaw, Mohawk, Bruce, ... have discontinued manufacturing 3/4 inch thick solid hardwood in 2 1/4 and 3 1/4 inch widths, you can see why folks are moving away from solid hardwood or 3-ply, 5-ply, or 7-ply engineered hardwood and moving towards HDF Hardwood because HDF Hardwood is extremely more durable, has more appealing styles, can be installed in residences, businesses,. and many commercial settings. and it is AND IT IS CLICK LOCK INSTALL
@dorisbergmanis8443
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this comparison! Two more disadvantages for hardwood floors is the need for regular maintenance (oiling) and they change in colour quite quickly.
@Nick_Lewis
3 жыл бұрын
Both great points! I had so much to say on this subject and I didn't want the video to be any longer so I'm glad you pointed these out! The color changing is interesting, especially against something like vinyl which usually doesn't fade with prolonged sun exposure.
@dorisbergmanis8443
3 жыл бұрын
One needs to choose the carpet and furniture location wisely with real wood :)
@jenniferdixon9707
3 жыл бұрын
Your comment is a bit misleading. The color change may have been your experience, but for someone like me whose entire house is real hardwood, that has not been my experience. I just had my hardwood refinished in October. It is red oak that was an amber color with a semi gloss finish and now it is a darker walnut color with a matte finish. Also, I have never had to oil my hardwood. As a matter of fact, the stain and polyurethane that were used on my floors are water based and the manufacturer specifically says not to use any type of oil based products on it.
@lynchbrothers4087
3 жыл бұрын
low quality floor finishes "amber" way more than the professional grade finishes. $40 / gallon home depot poly is very different than a commercial catalyzed waterbase system @ $130 / gallon. Stop oiling your floor. Whatever you're "oiling" with is likely causing the color shift.
@Yusuf.gormedengecme
3 жыл бұрын
I think there should be a clarification here. There are 2 types of hardwood floor finishes. Poly urathane and natural oil. Natural oil floors required to be oiled every 2-3 years. No sanding is required. One can rub the oil on the wood with a piece of cloth. This will bring the color and depth of the wood back to life. Poly urathane could be water base or oil base. Thefloors needs to be sanded and refinished in about every 15 years based on how heavy the use is. That means you have to remove all your furniture and the floor gets sanded and refinished. Natural oil hardwood is easy and doesn't require a professional in most cases but needs to be refreshed more often compare to polyurethane.
@drlessismore
3 жыл бұрын
Video idea: outdoor floor types. Pros/cons. Always enjoy your videos. So entertaining and informative. 👌🏼😍
@QnA22
9 ай бұрын
Great review, I'm missing the Cork flooring here. The waterproof version and standard one.
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