"Laminate flooring is manufactured from multiple layers of pressed synthetic materials. It consists of a high-density fiberboard layer, a design layer, and a protective top coat. Although it is a popular kitchen flooring style for its affordability and versatility, it isn't very water-resistant. This makes it a risky choice for kitchen flooring. Not only should you avoid using a wet mop to clean laminate flooring, but it can also get damaged by exposure to water and humidity."
"Vinyl flooring is made from layers of polyvinyl chloride and plastic or wood composite materials. It is durable, affordable, easy to install, and available in a wide range of colors and patterns. Vinyl is the best flooring choice for kitchens because it is relatively easy to maintain and is totally waterproof. This is particularly important in kitchens, where your flooring is likely to be exposed to water, steam, and humidity."
Upgrading kitchen flooring can enhance beauty, functionality, and increase resale value. Durable, low-maintenance, cost, and aesthetics should guide selection. Laminate consists of high-density fiberboard, a design layer, and a protective top coat and offers affordability and versatility but lacks water resistance and can be damaged by moisture or flooding. Vinyl is constructed from polyvinyl chloride with plastic or wood composites; it is durable, affordable, easy to install, available in many styles, easy to maintain, and fully waterproof. Kitchens exposed to water, steam, and humidity benefit most from waterproof, easy-to-maintain vinyl rather than moisture-sensitive laminate.
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