Wood has always been a material of choice for commercial Flooring. It’s natural appearance and strength make it a perfect material for flooring. But when it comes to the decision which one do you pick, hardwood or laminate? Unfortunately there is no clear winner between these two  commercial flooring materials as they outperform each other in different ways.

Durability and repair

When it comes to durability there aren’t many flooring materials that beat wood. Both laminate and Hardwood Flooring are naturally durable materials that will both last a long time. When it comes to pure performance laminate flooring beats hardwood as laminate is made of pressed wood which makes it easier for it to resist scratches, moisture damage and general wear and tear. Although laminate outperforms hardwood in durability, hardwood is far easier to repair and refinish opposed to laminate which can be tricky, time consuming and expensive.

Price

When you compare the prices of hardwood and Laminate Commercial Flooring you must take into consideration what you’d actually be purchasing. Laminate flooring is made by pressing composite wood layers together at very high temperatures with the top layer added on afterwards to cover the material below and give it a wooden façade. Hardwood flooring is made from solid wood pricing can depend on which type of wood it is and which process it has been through, though hardwood will be considerably more expensive than laminate to buy and to install. Even though hardwood flooring is more expensive to purchase and install, it adds a great deal of value to the property which could help when selling your property.

Aesthetic

When it comes down to which floor looks better, hardwood comes out on top for wooden looking floors, it is actual wood after all. Laminate can come in a range of different designs which can emulate the aesthetic of stone or other materials. As hardwood flooring can be sanded and refinished, it can retain its appearance over long periods of time while laminate flooring options can’t be sanded and refinished and will degrade as time goes on.

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