New Flooring

[REY_off]

I would not install Dura ceramic is the kitchen area. It does not like the wear and tear of chairs/stools, even with the nice protectors. It's not a bad choice for bathrooms, as it holds heat better than ceramic and its a little easier on the feet.

As far as laminate goes, pick something with the "hand scraped" texture. The flat glossy texture shows sweaty foot prints everywhere. I will agree with other posts about the dust. Darker flooring shows dust more. I'd suggest something in the grey tone.

 

[lunkerslayer]

Zogman not sure if this pertains to you but it makes me laugh

 

[Skeeter]

I would not install Dura ceramic is the kitchen area. It does not like the wear and tear of chairs/stools, even with the nice protectors. It's not a bad choice for bathrooms, as it holds heat better than ceramic and its a little easier on the feet.

As far as laminate goes, pick something with the "hand scraped" texture. The flat glossy texture shows sweaty foot prints everywhere. I will agree with other posts about the dust. Darker flooring shows dust more. I'd suggest something in the grey tone.

Dura ceramic is a horrible waste of money. It's in my kictchen and dining room and does not stand up to normal wear and tear. Kids drop a plate and you have a very nice big chip in it. Who ever put it in didn't put heavy enough subfloor in so the grout is always cracking and coming up, I realize this is an installation issue and not a product issue, but there are more durable, cheaper, and more user friendly products out there.

 

[WormWiggler]

i'm wishing for a chart that show all types, costs, install info, and plus/minuses.... I suppose my friend google has one, but I do seem to put stock in personal opinions of persons not trying to sell me something

 

[dust in the wind]

We put in duraceramic in the kitchen and dining room when we built. 3 years in and it is holding up just fine and looks like new still but then we don’t have kids or pets.

her cousin and I installed it and it was pretty easy to do.

 

[all4eyes]

i'm wishing for a chart that show all types, costs, install info, and plus/minuses.... I suppose my friend google has one, but I do seem to put stock in personal opinions of persons not trying to sell me something

Every floor has its good and bad. That's why some is cheap and well some will make you get a second mortgage. Some stores are better then others, installation prices very from installers, and this is where research will be key. There are a lot of so called installers out there that have no clue as to what they are doing. Ask for references and pictures or where can you see first hand what they have done. Store references are also good to have as the know a majority of installers in your area. Remember a plumber or carpenter are flooring specialists. Look for an installer that it's his full time job not somethi g he does for bait money. Quality installation can make or break a floor weather it cos .10 a sq. Ft. Or $25 a sq. Ft. Hardwood.