- Renovation: Wood Flooring and its alternatives - http://www.homeanddecor.com.sg/articles/66523-renovation-wood-flooring-and-its-alternatives
Solid Hardwood Flooring
- Can be restored and updated, sanded and refinished multiple times
- Can be damaged easily
Engineered Wood Flooring
- Made of real wood but layered over compressed core of repurposed wood.
- More stable than solid hardwood, more durable and less susceptible to warping
- Considered sustainable.
- Doesn't last as long and can only refinish a few times
Wood-look Tile Flooring
- Comes in long rectangular planks laid like wood.
- Water resistant, textured, and cool
Vinyl Flooring
- Water resistant, pet proof
- synthetic feel and sound underfoot
Laminated Flooring
- Layers of laminated wood with photographic applique and protective finishing.
- Sounds plastic and hollow