Laminate Flooring Vs Solid Wood Flooring

Solid Wood Flooring U ! 100 % hardwood Highly durable , though can be susceptible to scratches . Tongue and groove , floating , glue - down or nailed down . Stories Flooring do not advise using underfloor heating with solid wood flooring No FL All rooms besides the bathroom and kitchen . 30-100 years . Can be sanded and refinished to bring back to new Stories FLOORING VS Construction Durability Installation Underfloor heating compatible Waterproof Room suitability Lifespan Laminate Flooring 1 Multi - layer synthetic wood Stories FLOORING Scratch resistant , stain resistant , and suitable for high - traffic areas . PING No , but waterproof varieties are available . Yes Click system Ö Any room , including the bathroom if a waterproof variety is purchased . WW¬ 10-30 years depending upon quality . 40 KON