Solid Hardwood, Engineered and Laminate Flooring - Prices: Hardwood vs. Laminate Flooring....

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08-13-00, 07:15 PM
Anyone know what the price difference is between hardwood and laminate flooring?
Any preferences with hardwood companies?
Thanks!!!!

08-13-00, 08:05 PM
Prices vary from area to area. It depends on the brand, quality and manufacturers incentives. Go to a home store and and they will have laminates and hardwoods in stock with pricing. A lot of them offer installation and you could get an estimate for your use.
08-14-00, 08:16 AM
Of course you should do what R.L. suggests. But here's the results of my investigations:
For the raw materials (i.e., without installation), laminates run from about $2 to $4 per square foot. The most commonly installed laminates are about $3 per square foot.

Prefinished hardwood runs about $5 to $7 per square foot for oak. Other hardwoods are usually a little more expensive.

Unfinished hardwood runs about $4 to $5 per square foot for oak.

Your results may vary, but this will get you in the ballpark.

08-14-00, 08:28 PM
As for brands, I'm a big fan of Manningtons Gold Series. Nice stuff!

Scott www.stephensfloor.com (http://www.stephensfloor.com)