Solid Hardwood, Engineered and Laminate Flooring - Comparing laminate board connection type

Hi:
I'm researching laminate flooring for a basement remodeling job.

Is there a functional difference between the different joining methods of manufacturers? For example do you think the click type is better than the tongue and groove? Does one method have few incidents of separation and warping?

Thanks.

I didn't think they had a laminate that had plain ol` T&G, since Pergo Select, went click.

I stopped by the new Lumber Liquidators store and the laminate they offer is T&G.

Have you used Lumber Liquidators' products? Comments on quality?

No comment! :wall:

sometimes it's what people don't say that says it all.

... I will add my 2 cents.

Traditional T&G flooring is installed by nailing. The laminate "snap together" flooring is simply a modified T&G. As you make your choice, find out how it installs.

Laminate is never nailed down!!! It is always a floating installation. Glue type laminate has a recommended PVA glue like Titebond, you apply into the groove, before it's put together and the use of strap clamps to compress the joint for a tight fit and bond.

Lets not confuse laminate flooring, with engineered cross ply wood flooring, which before laminate hit the shores of the USA, was called laminated wood

Some engineered wood can be fastened down, but I wouldn't use a nail. I'd staple it.

When I said traditional T&G, I was speaking of solid wood flooring which was used long before laminated was ever invented; and yes, it was nailed.