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Originally Posted by CalcTeacher

I'm not sure they offer it...but it is VERY easy to get it installed after you close and probably a lot cheaper aftermarket. That is what my husband and I are doing (we are currently in Virginia and they -- East Coast Flooring -- are installing laminate wood flooring in our home on June 4th.)

We had engineered hardwood put in my parents' house in Village of Tamarind Grove about a year ago. It's beautiful but some of the wear issues you mention are a factor plus the laminate was almost half the cost.

So, again, to address your question I think they designers offer tile, carpet, and engineered hardwood as options...but not laminate. I could be wrong and the offerings do change from time to time.

This will probably sound really stupid - but can you purchase a home without having any flooring in a few rooms (ie dinning room, living room, and front bedroom) -- kind of foolish to pay for carpeting (just to have it ripped out for laminate flooring???) - thank you very much for your reply it is appreciated.

PS: I was an Algebra teacher for about 10 yrs (JHS advanced classes) - then taught computer applications at College.