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Old 12-01-2017, 09:33 AM
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We are looking to purchase an older resale that will need new flooring. What are your thoughts or experiences with whole house tile or a tile-laminate combination?

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Depends. We have dogs so our laminate needs to be covered with rugs (which I hate) so that they do not slip or tear it up with their claws. Tile is durable, beautiful and permanent. Also laminate is a floating floor which means that unless the installation is flawless (and sometimes even then) it will creak.
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We have tile in the kitchen, baths, lanai, and the rest of the house is laminate. Love the ease of upkeep!
Our laminate doesn’t creek, and it is somewhat softer under foot than tile.
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Tile baths and laminate for the rest of the house. I don't wear shoes in the house and love the laminate. Clean it with the Swiffer dry sweeper....a breeze. Tile is a bit chilly on stocking feet and if you drop anything fragile, it's gone. My laminate is textured like wood so my pups don't slip on it.
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We have tile throughout and love its easy upkeep. I have a big lab who goes to the dog park daily and tracks in sand and wet grass. The only rug we have is a large area rug defining the living room. When we bought our resale two years ago, we ripped out carpet from three bedrooms and their closets. I use old golf socks to keep my feet clean (kinda like Swiffering) and warm.
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wood plank ceramic tile floors are best in my opinion, a bit more expensive than laminate but you get the durability of tile and the look of wood. Easy to care for and will add more value to your home than laminate. I have also had engineered hardwood floors which are expensive and beautiful, but a leaky dishwasher or washing machine can destroy them.
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Tile or laminate, we prefer the look of one choice throughout the house.
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Tile everywhere except for bedrooms which are laminate. Love both. I do not find the tile cold and I walk bare foot everywhere in the house. So easy to keep both clean. I use throw rugs beside the beds and a big living room carpet.
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Vinyl plank is another option
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Vinyl plank is another option
I have seen this and some are very attractive and also durable.
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Tile throughout the house would be my choice, and with a light color. Make sure you save some spare tiles. No laminate or carpet.
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Vinyl plank is another option
We put vinyl plank on our bedrooms. It is really nice.
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We are looking to purchase an older resale that will need new flooring. What are your thoughts or experiences with whole house tile or a tile-laminate combination?

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Of course it is personal preference. But there are some differences that should be considered.
1. Tile is hard on your joints, cold and the grout can be a nightmare to keep clean. We have recoloring our grout and sealing it so that it will look clean. It is really fairly high maintenance when the grout is considered.
Also tile can shatter if something drops on it and it it a b**ch to remove and replace broken tiles

2. Laminate is less expensive, it is a warmer floor, often with cushioning which is much easier on the joints. It is not waterproof, so using it in wet areas, (laundry room, bathrooms, entry) may need to be replaced over time as it tends to swell.

3. Luxury Vinyl Tile, or Luxury Vinyl Planks (LVT or LVP) This is the newest of the products. It is entirely water proof, so it can be used in wet areas. It is cushioned , so easy on the joints. If a tile or plank is damaged, it can easily be replaced. It is durable and very attractive with many choices in grain, color and had beautiful planks/styles to choose from.

We are very impressed with the LVT/LVP and plan to install it soon!
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