Solid Hardwood, Engineered and Laminate Flooring - Professional Opinions

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bvanscoy678
02-01-05, 06:07 AM
I am interested, after a previous posting, which brand the professional's prefer to work with. Not including any price restrictions and customer request. I work with many different brands. Some by choice and others not by choice (customer's requests). I am not looking to purchase any product, just curious.

My choice in laminate is wilsonart. Many choices (classic, estate, red label). Usually a very good product. Nice milling, minimal defects and goes together nice. If there is a problem, distributers are great about returns.

Ok, now for Prefinished hardwood products. I prefer 3/8" engineered Mannington products. Always have had good luck with them. (I will readily admit that I only work with about 4 or 5 different prefinished products, so my choice here is a little limited).

Please limit responses to this thread to professional installers. (nothing personal, just looking for opinions of guys who have installed more than just a floor or two).


Carpets Done Wright
02-01-05, 08:36 AM
All I can say is, I agree.

Wilsonart and Mannington. They are very hard to beat, when I have had ZERO problems installing either one.

florcraft
02-02-05, 11:43 PM
Wilsonart, Quickstep....very good stuff.

Mannington really rocks in all areas of flooring.
I also like Kahrs for engineered as well.


Hardwood Guy
02-03-05, 08:23 AM
Add BR111, Mirage and Lauzon to the pack. Then if you want to get into real high end furniture quality stuff that retails over $10.00 SF include the likes of Tekno and Margaratelli.