Dear all members,
I am in the mid crisis to choose vinyl or laminate floor and tiles. Anyone care to give their own personal opinions?
1. Health risk (vinyl & laminate floor) is more hazardous compared to tiles correct? Read articles on these vinyl and laminate floor as they are rubbers, glues, chemicals etc which can be hazardous in the long run.
2. Durability wise? Still very skeptical on these locking system or glue system to be used in the house. Even though they are all water proof, termites proof and scratch proof, I am somehow still not convinced with the vinyl or laminate flooring. Went to some home fairs and saw companies offering some 20-30 years warranty.. I wonder down 20-30 years these company still exist in the first place to consider the long warranty period? My mind keeps playing a fool of me that concrete will be the best. Anyone with better input can proof my mind wrong? Anyway the issue to be discussed is the durability, I'm worried those installation glues or locking system may fail maybe not 1-2 years time, say 5 years down the road then it will be like wasting the investment on vinyl & laminate floor.
3. Cost wise? No doubt anything concrete will be much more expensive. But having said that, not actually that much of difference of 50-100%. If affordability is not an issue, should it be wiser to choose tiles over these type of flooring?
4. Look wise - i have no doubt that laminated & vinyl look much better than tiles. This is largely due to the fact that low visibility grouts were spotted if we are using laminated or vinyl as compared to tiles. Having wood / natural feel in the house also makes the house looks comfortable and cozy..
What's your humble opinions and inputs to be shared for choosing any of these flooring?
Vinyl or laminate floor VS tiles, Which one is preferred?