Hardwood/Laminate
A good floor can go a long way in beautifying and adding character to a space. Choosing a flooring material can be confusing however but this is why you have us. At Marietta Flooring Pros, we offer consultation services to property owners looking to get the floor of their space done. During this consultation process, we find out the budget they are working with, the type of floor they can get with that budget. Basically, during this stage, all questions that the client might have are answered and then work begins.
Hardwood
As a flooring material, hardwood adds a touch of sophistication to a space. From the patterns, to the designs and then the colors it comes in, everything about this material portrays elegance. It is also one of the most expensive flooring materials but the bright side is that is worth the money, in terms of longevity and aesthetic appeal. At Marietta Flooring Pros, we have different types of hardwood available and all you have to do is pick one that matches the décor of your space and really portrays your space in the best possible light.
Types of Hardwood
Hardwood comes in two major variants; the solid hardwood and the engineered hardwood. The both of the, are different in many ways. For example, the solid hardwood is made of wood planks and they are cut for use as flooring materials. On the other hand, engineered hardwood is made from byproducts of wood. When it comes to durability also, solid wood can be said to be more durable than the engineered one. The final difference is the price point of the two materials. Solid hardwood is on the expensive side and it is more expensive than the engineered hardwood.
Laminate
Laminate is a flooring material that can be made to take the form of any material, appearance wise. It can be made to look like wood, natural stones, tiles, etc. It is made from layers of materials and the material it has been designed to look like would be printed on the surface. It is a verycost friendly and durable material, because of its layers and because of this, it mostly finds appearance in water prone areas of the property. At Marietta Flooring Pros, we offer a flawless laminate installation services for both commercial and residential spaces.
Difference Between Laminate and Hardwood
There is a huge world of difference between laminate and hardwood as flooring materials. Firstly, hardwood is made from actual wood while laminate is made from layers with patterns printed on them. Hardwood is pretty much the main thing and laminate can be seen as a copy of hardwood. In terms of durability, both materials, once maintained properly can serve the owner for a long time. Laminate also offers many options in terms of color, pattern and design, it can be designed to look like different tree species and also natural stones like granite. Hardwood is still the top choice amongst the both of them.
