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What is the best kind of flooring vinyl or laminate?

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Vinyl and laminate seem similar on the surface, there are several crucial differences like moisture resistance, durability, and maintenance, that will drastically influence your decision.  Read on to learn the differences between laminate vs vinyl flooring, plus some pros and cons that will help you choose between the popular flooring options . Vinyl vs. Laminate Flooring: Major Differences The key difference between vinyl and laminate flooring is the materials they're made from.  Laminate flooring is comprised of several layers laminated together, including a wood fibreboard core. The critical difference is that its core is made from wood by products bonded with resins. The overall thickness for laminate flooring planks ranges from 6 mm to 12 mm. Vinyl flooring, while also available with several layers, is limited to synthetic materials. Vinyl flooring is a 100-percent synthetic material. In standard sheet vinyl and vinyl tiles, the base layer is usually fiberglass that's coat

What is a carpet tile?

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  Carpet tiles are exactly what they sound like – they are tiles made from carpet! Carpet tiles  or modular carpet is often found in commercial spaces or high traffic areas. They are small pieces of carpet cut into squares or rectangles and are installed together to create a larger carpeted room. Carpet tiles are woven and created the same as standard carpeting. However, they are made into smaller pieces. These smaller tiles all have individual backings on each tile. This eliminates the need for any additional materials when installing. The sizes of carpet tiles depend on the space, but most are either 2×2 foot square tiles or 1×2 foot rectangle tiles. Depending on the manufacturer, there may even be unique shaped tiles adapted for any space. Hexagons, pentagons, or even triangle carpet tiles can be found on the market today. Each carpet tile has a backing to create a smooth surface for installation and gives some structure to each tile. This means the carpet isn’t flimsy or too thin f