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New House Flooring - Is solid wood still best? (beehaw.org)
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Looking at flooring options for entire 1st floor, which includes kitchen, dining, family, and den. I feel like solid hardwood is the 'default' and what realtors would say is best for resale - but what about alternatives?

Luxury Vinyl Plank - LVP has come a long way on style, and offers the best water protection. But it might feel obviously not-solid, and I hear it scratches easily.

Laminate - And here I mean the fancy stuff, commercial rated coating and water resistant. Feels pretty solid, very resistant to scratches. "Dreamhome" line from LL Flooring, or similar.

Solid hardwood - not only the most expensive by a decent margin, but water resistant is limited, and I know it scratches. Plus sides are you can sand/refinish, and resale value. But I'm not too keen on making a choice just because selling it later.

Thoughts? Experience? Are there other major properties to consider?

Edit: I should have mentioned we have 4 kids, as far as wear & tear. Currently dog-free after both passed, but we'll eventually get small/medium-sized dogs again.

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[–] kersploosh@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago

If you can, walk on samples without your shoes on. LVP seems to be the material of choice for all the new developments in my area. I hate how it feels on my bare feet. Solid oak or maple feels much better.

Tile is nice in entryways where there is a lot of wear from dirty shoes.

I've heard of people doing polished concrete. Could be an appealing option if you live in a hot place and want cool floors. Or maybe combine concrete with a heated floor if you're in a cold climate.