I’m a hardwood person with a laminate budget.

@whoome1638

3 жыл бұрын

Me too and I just bought some 😄

@MyFocusVaries

3 жыл бұрын

Same. We got some fantastic European made laminate that's certified not to off gas and affect indoor air quality (huge factor since we were replacing old carpet out of air quality/allergy concern). My sister in law in England did the eco research for her London apartment, then I found it's available here in Canada!

@annetteanderson3375

3 жыл бұрын

@@MyFocusVaries what is the brand?

@carlosdecastro789

3 жыл бұрын

@@annetteanderson3375 I’ll chime in. We did our second floor with golden select laminate from Costco. $2sq ft in Toronto. This thing is amazing, easy to instal. I left a couple left over cut off hoard and they have had rain and snow pour on them for over a month in my backyard and no sign of damage yet. The box says it’s made in Germany.

@cjprince1

3 жыл бұрын

I'm a hardwood person with a sub ground level condo that has flooded twice in the past 20 years.

I love that you don't just give your opinion about what's the "best" choice, but talk abut why each option may be attractive for different people and different life styles. We're going with engineered vinyl for our remodel. We have pets and kids, and way too many spills for anything "real".

@Nick_Lewis

3 жыл бұрын

I always try to do that so people get a real idea of what works for them. My mum and dad are about to remodel with vinyl and I think it's the best fit for them. They have 3 dogs and they plan on being there for years - so resale isn't an issue. Enjoy your new floors!

@laraantipova389

2 жыл бұрын

I have real hardwoods downstairs and the pets and kids have never damaged them, but a dishwasher leak ruined them around the dishwasher. All of the little spills and knocks in the wood have always wiped up nicely and the wood is pretty forgiving about dropped stuff because it pretty much blends right in if your not too picky like me, it’s not a problem. They were already 20 years old when we got them and now 30 and never been refinished and it’s always the 1 thing people compliment about my house.

@maryhoskins6623

Жыл бұрын

Awesome channel! I now now how to direct my vendors using contemporary terms . Your videos save us both SO much time. Hey - any chance you are in Northern California?

“Real hardwood people - you know who you are” - that was awesome :)

Where have you been all our lives?? Priceless information delivered on a silver platter (fast, fun and fabulous). THANK YOU, Nick!!!!

You’re my new pandemic addiction! Thank you for all these tips!

I have lived with hardwood, engineered hardwood and LVP. I never hear reviewers talk about what it is like to walk on these surfaces. The feel and sound of hardwood floors is very distinct, in my opinion. Engineered wood is not as dense so it feels light weight, if that makes sense. And LVP, even with decent padding is, well, its own animal. Other than that, you did a very good job describing the flooring options.

Can I just say the soft lighting colour in the background is BEAUTIFUL.

Hard wood lasts for more than decades. I live in a 1893 house, and the hardwood is doing just fine.

@kenjoneslee

3 жыл бұрын

I agree...hardwood flooring should last forever in residential uses with just basic mindfulness to treat it nicely and by all means, keep the roof from leaking and never let the house sit abandoned where interior humidity levels can shoot up. I installed a 3/4 inch red oak floor in the winter in Ohio. Humidity level 30%. By spring, humidity was 40-45% and I saw the start of buckling between boards. Rushed to get a dehumidifier and then later AC....took care of problem and never returned. Floors got flat again.

Our home is in Hawaii, the foundation is slab concrete and we have pets. The home we selected has wide plank vinyl flooring that looks like hickory. There is a subtle scraped surface, nothing overt, and a matt finish. It is hard to tell it from real wood. They have really improved in appearance from the original Pergo years. We think it is the ideal flooring, considering the high humidity, the slab, and the pets. In addition, the color hides the red dirt we have here. I had engineered hardwood before and it raised up with the humidity and got water damage on the ends.

@EmmaVB82

3 жыл бұрын

I know Pergo were the original laminate people back in the day, but I just left a comment here singing the praises of the Pergo “premium oak OriginalExcellence” laminate flooring in my flat in London (UK)! Their marketing materials rave about the “genuine wood texture” and “silk-matt finish”, and while I had no input in the choice for my new build property, I’m very happy with the outcome - it really does look and feel great, and is very wood-like (and I think I’d be hard-pressed to tell it apart from engineered hardwood). I previously lived in a Victorian/Edwardian conversion (a flat on the upstairs level within a terrace of houses, with neighbours below me and next door in what would have originally been one single household, with the terrible lack of soundproofing you might imagine), and that had the more standard kind of laminate flooring in a shiny cherry/oak sort of finish... the flooring I have now is so much better than that! I will say that the light colour means it needs to be cleaned more frequently, by far, so I’m very glad I have a Dyson cordless stick vacuum to hand, and while I am often clumsy I don’t have pets or kids, so that helps 😂 London definitely isn’t as humid as Hawaii, but it’s definitely not dry either... both of our flooring options sound like they might be compromise choices at first glance, but it sounds like they both absolutely have the right trade-offs for their use-cases, so that’s a win for me 😊

I'm loving this channel! It's great that you get right into it and don't blab off-point for the first 10 minutes of your videos - and you are able to speak to poor trends in a way that is not insulting to people who may have them. Most of us don't have the budget for major furniture/flooring/kitchen re-dos every couple of years, and you are motivating me to step back and see if I can make 2 or 3 small changes to update and add interest to a room. Thank you so much for sharing your personality and your expertise!

I thought he said human environment instead of humid environment. I was like ‘yep. I agree. I’m way too clumsy’ 😂

Excellent. Love how you get right to it. Every second is well used so your content value is great! Thanks!😀

Hey Nick, I wanted to point out something about vinyl flooring based on my experience, which I hope will help your viewers if they are considering it. We live on the bottom level of our condo community. After we were flooded before moving into our unit in 2017, we replaced the laminate flooring with Lifeproof vinyl flooring (from Home Depot) because it is "waterproof." Three years later, in 2020, we were flooded again, and ended up having to replace the flooring because it buckled the same way as the laminate had! The Lifeproof vinyl "waterproof" flooring is a snap and click install, and it is a floating floor. If you get water underneath it from anything more major than a spill on top, you are screwed. Sure, it did look like a rustic hardwood; we loved the look of it. But it's not totally "waterproof," except on the top. It's great for pets or spills in the kitchen. However, both of our floods were caused by plumbing issues, which can happen to anyone. Our first flood was caused because our water pressure valve blew and our second flood happened because of a clog and backup in the main sewer line. This time we spent the money to UPGRADE TO PORCELAIN TILE, and it was one of the best decisions we ever made! It looks gorgeous and we know if we are flooded again it has a much better chance of not having to be replaced again. To that end, why don't you do a video about the types of and pros and cons of tile?

@glumberty1

2 жыл бұрын

I would assume that your vinyl floor buckled because the sub floor underneath it got wet and warped.

@dianaduvall

2 жыл бұрын

@@glumberty1 I don’t think so. We live on the ground floor. It is cement. There was water on top and underneath the vinyl flooring.

@charlymcallister4682

2 жыл бұрын

This is really great info. Thanks for sharing! Did you go back to HD for the warranty? I’ve heard of people doing that within the 10 year period (or whatever it is) and they will replace no questions asked. What type of tile did you go with?

@nauticalnel

Жыл бұрын

@@charlymcallister4682 We have also been looking at porcelain tile, particularly the wood look. Luxury vinyl is causing us pause because of reports of stuff still seeping through the cracks, like from little boys around the toilet, ha.... It's humid here as well, so engineered is maybe a bet bet for us over hardwood..

@courtneylutitia

Жыл бұрын

@@nauticalnel I’ve had Engineered Hardwood in my home (including the kitchen) for almost 6yrs now, as soon as there was a small leak from the dishwasher the flooring started to show signs of damage (cupping). I would be cautious about installing any real wood flooring where plumbing is involved for this reason. Tile is the way to go, lesson learned! Which, my mother advised me to do from day 1 when choosing flooring during my remodel. A costly mistake. - I’m also in a humid climate and wouldn’t choose hardwood again knowing how it swells and contracts with the humidity & temp change. Just my opinion, however, so many people absolutely love it and nothing can replicate its beauty. It has pros & cons like everything else.

For those with pets who want Engineered Wood floors, another consideration is the hardness of the wood and the thickness of the top layer. Some wood species such as Hickory are more scratch-resisant than softer woods like Oak, Walnut, or Maple. But you have to like the colour and pattern of Hickory which is more varied, unless it is also stained... Another advantage to Engineered wood is that is usually has a thinner profile (5/8" or 16mm, for example). When renovating, you have to consider what the finished height of the floor is at the edges where it stops, or you may have little ramps (tripping hazards) to transition up.

Just found your channel and have binge watched nearly every one of your videos. Your tips are simple, doable and affordable. Plus your a fast talker which makes your vids very concise. I do enjoy the 2-minute vids as much as the longer ones. Appreciate you sharing your knowledge and taking the time to help and educate homeowners and renters.

@Nick_Lewis

3 жыл бұрын

I am a fast talker! I try to give you the most value that I can in the least amount of time because I know we are all busy!

I’m an engineered hardwood person married to a real hardwood person. The struggle to agree on flooring is real. Thanks for the deep dive!

Man, you're just getting *really* good at these videos. You must have an awesome team. Kudos to you AND the team of peeps supporting you.

What a great video! I love that you give you opinions while also acknowledging that we all have different situations, needs, and money limits!

@Nick_Lewis

3 жыл бұрын

We all have constraints we have to work with. Most don’t have a 6000 square foot home with an uncapped budget and that’s ok! 😄

I don’t even own a home but I can’t stop watching your vids haha

Wow! I bought a house and need remodeling, and I watched a bunch of videos about flooring your video is the best! You delivered the information! Thank you so much!

Thank you so much for this video💙 I am grateful you took the time to explain the different types of people who would enjoy each type of flooring. And the pros and cons. Thank you!

I love the fact that you don’t focus only on aesthetics but you also know details about the materials. My bf places floor. A lot of times the interior decorators would chose something that looks good but totally impractical. My bf (who worked over 20 years in this industry) would sometimes give them advice but a lot of times they wouldn’t listen and my bf would end up redoing it anyway. I think last year we threw over 20k worth of floors because of this.

Nick, I just want to say how thankful I am for your channel. I am currently remodeling a super old house on a very tight budget and have been watching all kinds of different KZread designers. Most come off very snobby, but not you. I love how even if it's not your style or something you'd do, you don't just throw shade at it. I am looking at hard wood flooring currently and while I can not afford real hardwood, and I know I want something better than laminate, I am glad you recognized people of all budgets and didn't just brush over cheaper options like they didn't matter because they don't cost as much. You're a genuine human being, and I truly appreciate you. ❤

Just discovered your channel. I installed a really nice laminate floor with a thick underpad, and so far (3 months in) the performance is really great! The finish is textured and matte; the underpad makes it feel solid and absorbs a lot of sound. And it seems to elevate the space as well- all on a tight budget!

Recently, I had LifeProof LVP installed throughout my new house this year. My previous house had engineered hardwood which was ok but it became easily scratched. Just dragging a bookcase or a computer workstation across the floor would leave scratches. Over time, some of the strips spaced slightly. Over 10 years, I don't think it help up very well. I'm happier with the LVP. I went with Trail Oak which has a warm look to it. It's very easy to maintain and keep clean.

Thank you Nick! I’m starting a kitchen renovation in a home with original hardwood floors throughout and this video is BY FAR the most helpful, out of the many I’ve watched, for the flooring . New Subscriber ! 😊

I have hardwood, engineered hardwood and luxury vinyl plank flooring in my home. It works really well for the different spaces with different uses. The room we spend the most time in is a gorgeous wide plank hickory hardwood. I love it!

I own a hardwood floor installation and refinishing company (15years). We get 2 or 3 calls a week from clients seeking repairs to existing floors. Sometimes a client is remodeling, sometimes a client is dealing with water or fire damage. Luxury vinyl plank, engineered, and laminate floors are all produced in big batches overseas. 3 years later... when the fridge waterline leaks, replacement material will not be available and entire floor will need to be replaced. It is an expensive nightmare. Nice houses have solid real wood floors that can be refinished multiple times. We routinely patch and repair floors that are 100years old. You cannot do that with the others. Additionally, most wide plank engineered floors need to be trowel glued to the subfloor ( anything wider than 5"). Just wholesale cost on glue is usually $1 /sf and that doesn't include added labor cost ( usually + $1/sf in my market). Once a wood floor is glued down it is nearly impossible to remove. We charge $5/sf to remove glued flooring.... again expensive nightmare if you need repair Nothing beats a solid wood floor long term. It's refinishable and repairable and will add more value and livability to your home than anything else. That driftwood color engineered or LVP ( think Martha Stewart / Oprah's beach house) is gonna be the equivalent of 70's orange shag carpet in 10years. Trendy materials will devalue your home long term. A 3/4" solid natural white oak floor is timeless and never goes out of style. Install LVP in your rental or a starter home flip. Avoid laminates entirely. Save the engineered floors for installation over concrete and be prepared for increased labor and glue costs for installation.

@itssominny

3 жыл бұрын

This is so such good comment. Thanks for sharing! It's really helpful 💫

@amylee9

2 жыл бұрын

My hardwood floors look horrible. I have a small dog and it’s impossible to keep it looking nice. We refinished it 10 years ago and it started looking horrible after 5 years. To refinish it now again, it’s expensive and a hassle. And am worried that 5 years down the line, am back with the same problem. That’s why am considering luxury vinyl. I don’t want to worry about scratches And refinishing hardwood every 5-8 years.

@marceldwayne8491

Ай бұрын

When you say anything wider then 5”… 5 ft or 5 sqft or inches?

I love you honesty. It just make me feel that I want to watch more and more what you have to say.

I had solid hardwood through most of my last home and it was destroyed within 6 months of installation. Dogs and kids did a number. We are currently building and I was advised to do engineered from the builder and the flooring folks. Ended up with wide plank engineered. I like the look better and won’t have to worry about so much gapping from expansion and contraction. What’s crazy is the cost was within a few hundred dollars of solid hardwood.

I just completed a DIY bathroom remodel and we used vinyl planks. [I think it’s the exact same planks seen at 12:40] It’s great, it’s really waterproof, and it feels nicer and warmer on bare feet than tile. It was super easy to install too. It only took a few hours to do our medium sized bathroom.

So simple and straight to the point. Thank you!

Thanks for your videos, Nick. Just found you this evening. Another great reason for having luxury plank vinyl, is if you live where there is a lot of moisture, like rain, snow and ice, and it gets tracked into the house on a regular basis. We just moved to Wisconsin and most everyone here does vinyl here for this very reason. Also, vinyl feels soft and warm to your feet when its 20 below.

I just purchased hardwood floors for my bedrooms, can’t wait to have it installed

You are so underrated, very comprehensive vlog! We just bought a house and your videos are helping me a lot decide which colour and design we will go for. 👌🏻

@Nick_Lewis

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Enjoy your new home!

Just discovered you channel, nice! One other thought about engineered wood over the real stuff is it is more stable and doesn’t expand and contract as much since it is made like plywood with the long fibers stacked and glued 90 degrees to each other. This is especially good for anyone thinking of using radiant floor heating.

I have been fooled by vinyl planks thinking it's wood so many times, I'm really leaning towards it for my next home!

Thanks Nick, loving your videos. I have found them informative and helpful

First video I have found that describes the differences so beautifully! THank you!!

I don’t want to drop an opinion with the off gassing with LVP either. Keep in mind off gassing or VOCs are a concern with paint, beds, the glue when putting down hardwood floors, etc. it’s everywhere.

Great video! Thank you for helping me understand these differences, pros and cons!!

There is both waterproof and water resistant laminate. We are looking into putting vinyl into our house, but looking to put the vinyl in our bathroom and laundry rooms.

We're finishing our basement to function as a separate suite, and vinyl planks are our choice for the flooring! Gotta go with something waterproof in the basement. We found some really lovely herringbone options at Home Depot of all places. The rest of our 101 year-old house has beautiful original heart pine floors, so we still get the natural wood everywhere else. Thanks for this video, it really cemented that vinyl is the right choice for our basement!

Great video. clear, informative and straight to the point.

I found this channel yesterday and i have already watch many videos. Loved it and subscribed.

I agree 100% with your overviews. We have owned several homes and have first hand experience wth all these floors and your assessment is right on target. We just completed a reno on our waterfront home in Florida. We went with glued down engineered wide plank hardwood that looks just like your sample for all the reasons you listed. I'm very happy with it so far. There is one more aspect I want to mention and that is the sound of walking on these floors. Floating floors and especially floating laminate floors have a clicky hollow sound to them. While they LOOK good, they don't SOUND right. BUT I also agree that each kind of floor can be appropriate in different applications.

I'm shopping for flooring now & your video is so helpful! Thank you so much!😊

I'm a first time buyer that knows very little about flooring - very useful video, thanks

Excellent video. You explained the options so clearly!

We’re in Florida. Humidity matters. Plus, having a pool home & ease of cleaning determined what’s best for us. Thanks for practical information. Homes here have a lot of tile. I’ll check your videos first, yet if you haven’t already- tile video would be nice. There’s so much to look at & what to choose now. You’re info & opinions are enjoyable to hear. Thanks for all you do!

Thank you so much for this discussion! I love how you address peoples' emotion in the equation. I think we have to do this while at the same time being practical. It's clear that real wood/engineered is beautiful (maybe the most beautiful) but part of me feels like I would want to cry everytime it would get scratched due the cost. So, there ya go- emotions at play!

So happy I found this! Open concept with an entrance from our pool, kids, and pets? Vinyl seems perfect for our needs, but never would have considered it

Great video. Thanks for sharing the flooring knowledge as it can be overwhelming!!

We have a huge living space in the basement that flooded a few years ago, so we had to replace the flooring (carpet). Went with LVP because if it were to ever flood again, it is more likely to survive. I was worried it was going to look like that horrible printed roll-vinyl they glued onto floors back in the day, but it looks amazing and I'm glad we went with it.

Hi Nick, you really helped us decide on our flooring. We were all over the place with LVT, hardwood, engineered, etc and we just got so confused. Your video help us reset and figure out the pros/cons for each. We went with maple hardwood and are awaiting the install. "You hardwood people know who you are." lollll :) Thanks a ton!

We put engineered hardwood in our house a couple of years ago and we love it. Have dogs and its holds up well.

@saltnpepperfire318

3 жыл бұрын

How big are your dogs? We are buying a new construction home and need to decide. Thank you

@maryh1421

3 жыл бұрын

We had two 20lb rat terriers when it was installed. Now we have a 55 lb flat coat retriever. Have had this flooring about 7 years now and still looks brand new.

@jrod3096

3 жыл бұрын

wood is wood whether it is eng or solid...it will scratch. If you want to the best wood to hide scratches, you remember 4 things -- go light finish, low gloss, textured (hardscaped) and avoid soft wood (mostly birch, pine, cherry and walnut). Again, these four things will hide scratched and be way easier to touch up if damaged.

@just-another-face-in-the-crowd

3 жыл бұрын

We moved into our house 3 yrs ago, our downstairs is Brazilian teak engineered hardwood. From the listing history photos we found it was put in approx 2014 or 2015....not that long ago really, 5 or 6 years.......it's terribly scratched and looks really bad up close...some really deep scratches in some areas. Anything scratches it. It's got some water damage too under our dog feeding station...guess some water got under the plastic tray. I would not recommend it to anyone, maybe just get solid hardwood if you are going that route... it's even cheaper! A beautiful hickory or red oak solid wood is only $3.88sqft (3.25" wide) at Lumber Liquidators. We have 2 rambunctious huskies and a small Tibetian spaniel...even their toenails scratch the engineered hardwood in some areas.

I live in a very low humidity environment. In fact, I had chosen bamboo for my flooring when I purchased my new (to me) home. Talking to a flooring guy, however, he reminded me that bamboo is a tropical grass that isn’t necessarily well-suited for a desert environment. It was recommended that I get engineered hardwood, since I don’t like laminate. I am one of those people who can feel that it’s laminate through my feet. I’m weird that way. It cost a lot to purchase the engineered hardwood and have it installed (my home is much older and concrete floors had to be prepared for the glue down) but I don’t regret it a bit. I only had it done in half the house since I couldn’t afford to have it done in the entire house, but it is absolutely lovely and has been able to hold up in this low humidity environment. If you have a sketchy humidity issue, I highly recommend engineered hardwood. (Edit) I forgot to add that it’s been nearly 5 years since I had it installed. And except for someone dropping a hard-edged item onto the floor and leaving a dent, it is still as beautiful as it was when I first had it installed. My only pets are cats.

Great review, very informative and well presented. Thank you!

I'm so happy I came across your channel! I'm in the process of building a home and your videos have been super helpful! :)

Thank you for efficient concrete advice without (any I guess) marketing influence. I wish you the best. Love from Norway

I installed the luxury vinyl plank in my house and I love it. It looks like wood and has realistic texture. My house backs up to a lake and I have a senior cat. Perfect for both of them. I highly recommend it, but it really isn't that cheap to have installed.

@AverageDadMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah. We have LVP and it was not cheap lol.

Thank you so much. I really needed all of this information as I am trying to match wood into my kitchen and I was so lost. This was extremely helpful!!!

So helpful and concise. Thank you!

Valuable information! Since I'm binge watching your channel, I've had fun noticing your ever-changing vignette in the background. 😊

VERY helpful! Succinct and lear. Excellent presentation. I wish all KZread videos were this good!

This was really helpful. Thank you!

I just bought engineered cork, and it's awesome.

Great video and straight to the point !

I really appreciate this information, this is incredibly helpful!!

I've been trying to decide between wood-look tile and vinyl plank. I had never heard of off gassing until now. Your video caused me to do some research and now my choice is clear (definitely tile). Thank you!

Answered all my questions! Thank you!

Great thorough review. Thank you.

I'm sold on luxury vinyl planks. Thanks a lot for this video! 🙏

This was REALLY helpful! Thank you so much!

Nick, you’re so great. I LOVE your videos! You speak to me!x

Very helpful Nick! Great review! Throughly explained

This is a great explanation about different types of flooring. I actually rented a few houses with laminate flooring. People commented that they thought it looked cheap in their homes, but I really liked it because it was easy to clean, looked neat and tidy and was scratch resistant. You are right about it not being waterproof. I plan to install vinyl flooring. I currently have scratched up engineered hard wood that looks terrible from years of my house being a rental. It really should be called "soft" hard wood! I just want a smooth, clean, scratch resistance, waterproof surface that is pet friendly.

Thanks for the video! It would be helpful if you expanded on the subject of flooring, with a video on the different types of tiles, polished concrete, etc.

Thank you for the info you gave so much details

Great info...ty for helping me out in my renovation....

Thank you for all the good information you give us.

@Nick_Lewis

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Hope you enjoyed the video!

May I add a fifth option? Ceramic floors that look like wood. I know it sounds odd and ugly but hear me out. I noticed these type of floors are getting more trendy in the past few years. In fact, my parents did their living room with it and it looks really good. It even fooled a few of their guests into thinking it was the real deal. It's a good option for when you have pets because it's easy to clean and difficult to damage. From what I've seen it comes in a lot of different colours and sizes and in a wide price range. The downside is if you walk barefoot and you don't have floor heating, then it will feel cold to the touch.

Would love to see a similar video on tile for kitchen or bathroom flooring!

Thanks for the breakdown!

loved this video, thanks!

I wish you had also talked about wood-look tile. It has a ton of durability and come in a plethora of looks now.

You are the first male designer who I found on KZread, I too am planning to learn design😁😁

Wonderful explanation 👏🏼

Thanks…very helpful for my decision…

I love this- thanks for sharing, nick! Could you do one on different types of floor tiles please?

I literally can't stop watching these videos!!! Ahhh!!!

In the northwest where it rains all the time hardwood floors are everywhere. You seal the wood and take good care of it you have no problems. Nothing is more natural then a beautiful (real) hardwood floor. Also, bamboo flooring is another great eco friendly option. They last forever can be sanded and refinished to look like new again. In the long run saving money, not having to replace the whole floor with new material.

Love your channel! We ordered and had delivered hardwood to our 1968 split level entry. The installers came and said they could not nail into the particle board subfloor. (We did pull up a corner of the carpet to show the measuring “specialist”- apparently there was not a line item for subfloor type) We were not working with a contractor, and putting in a new subfloor was not feasible. After looking at our options for a floating floor, we settled on a Cali solid Bamboo. It is narrow strips, 3.75 inches wide and more than a half inch thick, and a light oak color. It is also super hard, and we have not had any scratches from our large dog or from furniture in the two years we’ve had it. It does not have the wood texture, obviously, but is solid. We are slowly replacing worn carpet down the hall and main bedroom. It is not considered waterproof, and we are very happy with our LUxury Vinyl we put into the kitchen-also a floating application due to previous 1968 asbestos flooring.

Hey nick, I love your videos. I am painting my home and would love if you can maybe make a follow up video to this on how to choose the best walls and furniture colors to not clash with the flooring?

Laminate, or any of these other options, is a vast improvement over old wall-to-wall carpeting. If you rent, you might be able to make a deal with your landlord to do this. Sometimes a landlord will buy the material if an experienced tenant installs it, or make a similar arrangement, like paying half the cost. Most landlords are pretty flexible and favorable towards any scheme that improves the look of the space. I suggest writing a polite and friendly request letter, with the pricing, a vendor photo and/or sample and some suggested payment/reimbursement options. If’s worth a try.

This is the best video I found about different type of 'wood' flooring. Can you please also include tiles perhaps? Thanks.

Thanks for the overview. I want to add that vinyl (anything) planks are not bio-degradable, nor are they made from renewable resources--overall very bad for the environment and the future of people.

Thank you very much. Very informative information

Very helpful video, thank you !!!

I chose bamboo because it doesn’t have as much pattern as wood. I wanted a more uniform and clean look. It’s also more sustainable since bamboo grows like weeds.

@maretvilla1531

3 жыл бұрын

Growing up in our house in the Philippines back in the 80s and 90s, our living room had a nice marble floor and the wall was bamboo. It looked great and I'm still looking for that same bamboo that we had in our house. It's clean and the color very very light. It matches the marble floor in some way.

@peachgeorgia875

3 жыл бұрын

How are your bamboo floors holding up? We're putting in new floors next month and I'm leaning towards bamboo.

@mariayuan

3 жыл бұрын

@@peachgeorgia875 They look great! I haven't had any issues.

@blaster-zy7xx

2 жыл бұрын

Bamboo tends to be softer than hardwoods and will have a slight higher tendency to get dinged. I would use it in environments that will not see as much hard abuse.