laminate floor is floating, ie it is hooked to itself and is not attached to subfloor - wood flooring is nailed to subfloor, usually thru the tongue .. you must then finish the wood flooring, and laminate already has its finish..
The difference between natural flooring and engineered flooring is that natural flooring is not altered, in the manner that engineeered wood is altered.
Pergo flooring is usually more affordable than hardwood. Here's a link to a website that lists the many differences between pergo flooring and hardwood. http://www.ehow.com/facts_5880675_pergo-vs_-hardwood.html
Floating an engineered wood flooring is done using an underlay between the sub floor and the new floor and then the engineered flooring is laid over the top and glued at the tongue and grooves to keep it together. if the flooring is a click joint then gluing is not required.
difference between engineered fill and non engineered fill material
According to my research the difference between engineered wood and laying hard wood down is the difficulty. Laying down hard wood is harder than engineered wood.
The difference between natural flooring and engineered flooring is that natural flooring is not altered, in the manner that engineeered wood is altered.
Pergo flooring is usually more affordable than hardwood. Here's a link to a website that lists the many differences between pergo flooring and hardwood. http://www.ehow.com/facts_5880675_pergo-vs_-hardwood.html
Wood flooring is real wood, and laminate isn't. Real wood flooring is more expensive and is the real deal. You can buy laminate cheap and it will only last so long.
Air gets trapped between the lining and the laminate. It's normal.
Floating an engineered wood flooring is done using an underlay between the sub floor and the new floor and then the engineered flooring is laid over the top and glued at the tongue and grooves to keep it together. if the flooring is a click joint then gluing is not required.
difference between engineered fill and non engineered fill material
yes but its better if you take the laminant flooring off. it will come out cleaner with no cold in between
Some different kinds of hardwood flooring include Solid Wood Floors and Engineered Wood Floors. You can learn more about the differences between the two types online at the Woodfloors Organization website.
Armstrong is a very famous brand in laminate flooring. Armstrong offers different laminates at different prices. For laminates the prices are between 6$ - 7$ per square foot.
The differences are as follows: 1. Appearance: Hardwood floors have a tremendous variation in its texture and hence provides a new look each time. In case of Laminate flooring the same pattern repeats after a certain time. 2. Durability: The hardwood floors are much more durable than that of laminate floors. But there are few laminate flooring that are durable too depending upon the laminate material used. 3. Repairing and Maintenance: The maintenance of both the flooring is easier but hardwood floor require a little more attention than the laminate floor. But if there is any scratch or crack then repairing laminate floor is difficult than repairing a hardwood floor. 4. Safety: Hardwood is a natural material and hence it is 100% non-toxic and eco-friendly. While laminate flooring is made by mixing various components mixed with melamine resin at high temperatures and hence are toxic and not an eco-friendly one. aaflooringdirect.com
According to my research the difference between engineered wood and laying hard wood down is the difficulty. Laying down hard wood is harder than engineered wood.
Because it shouldn't be there ! -Laminate flooring is supposed to be laid on foam mat and left 'floating', NOT glued to the floor.