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Carpet or Laminate?
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My flooring needs replacing and I can't decide whether to replace with carpet or go for laminate.I would think that laminate is easier to keep clean but some say it's cold and not very homely.Which do you prefer?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Laminate flooring is a pig to keep clean. I have to clean mine every single day and you'll still find dust straight after you've cleaned it. I was adamant about having it when I was a silly, stubborn teen.
If you're not going to go for carpet, though, go for real wood as sally suggests. I think laminate looks quite tacky now. :(
If you're not going to go for carpet, though, go for real wood as sally suggests. I think laminate looks quite tacky now. :(
Thank you for your very interesting answers.In reply to Sally, I live in a bungalow and the floors that need covering are the hall,the living room,and 2 bedrooms which all lead off from the hall.My living room has a patio door which leads onto the garden and my grandchildren run in and out in all weathers so this is why I thought laminate would be easier to keep clean.I must admit I hadn't thought of real wood and I'm not sure why this is considered better than laminate, is wood easier to clean?