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Comparing Your Flooring Options

VinylLaminateStone Ceramic
Good for long periods of standing?

Yes
No
No
No
Good for kids
and pets?

Yes
Yes
No
No
Easy to prevent stains?

Yes
Yes
No-needs special sealants
No
Good for
radiant heat?

No
No
Yes
Yes
Durable?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Chief
advantage?
Lots of colors, easy cleanup, cheap
Look of wood with easier maintenance
Natural look and good for radiant heat

Lots of looks possible
Chief disadvantage?
Can peel up
Susceptible to water damage
Can be
slippery
Hard on feet

 

 

Hardwood Linoleum Concrete Carpet 
Good for long periods of standing?

No
Yes
No
Yes
Good for kids
and pets?

No
Yes
No
No
Easy to prevent stains?

No-needs special Coating
Yes
No
No
Good for
radiant heat?

No
No
Yes
No
Durable?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Chief
advantage?
Durable
Environmentally friendly
Good for radiant heat
Comfort and quite
Chief disadvantage?
Susceptible to water damage
Not many color options
Requires sealing
Chore to keep clean