Plastic laminate first came to prominence back in the 1940s and 50s as a popular kitchen countertop material. But by the late-1980s it was beginning to fall out of favor as homeowners began replacing ...

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Q. I plan to install new flooring materials in my home. Can I just remove the carpeting and install my flooring material over the existing subfloor, or do I need an underlayment? I want my new floors ...

If you’re building or renovating a home but don’t want to blow your budget on the floors, we have one word for you: laminates. Laminate flooring is a snazzy synthetic, usually designed to look like ...

If you’re looking for an easy-care material for a room in your home, vinyl vs laminate flooring is a popular comparison. Both ...

Laminate flooring was invented in the late ‘70s by Swedish flooring company Perstorp, but it wasn’t widely introduced to the European market until 1984 and it wasn’t available in the U.S. until a ...

Learn the key similarities and differences before starting your next project Reviewed by Deane Biermeier Vinyl and laminate are the two top contenders for durable, economical, attractive, and ...