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LESLIE: Mark in Iowa is in the market for some new flooring [1], because he’s got two big dogs. What can we do for you?
MARK: Yeah, I just had a question about – I have two boxer dogs and actually, a three-year-old child. And just wondering the best hardwood floor [2], laminate or cork or whatever – what’s my best option?
TOM: Yeah, I’d have to go with laminate floor [3]. I brought up all my kids on a laminate floor and it’s been – and a dog – and it’s been very, very durable. It’s performed very well.
MARK: OK.
TOM: With the exception of a couple of chips over the years, never had a problem with it. I think laminate floor is very durable and the good news is that it’s actually gotten a lot better since I installed it. You used to have to glue the boards together; now it’s all sort of locked together. And the colors and patterns are phenomenal.
A good source for this is LumberLiquidators.com [4]. They’ve got gorgeous floors there; they’ve got great prices. You ought to check that out.
MARK: Well, good. Well, thank you.
TOM: You’re very welcome. Thanks so much for calling us at 888-MONEY-PIT.
Links:
[1] http://www.moneypit.com/article/new-floor-options
[2] http://www.moneypit.com/article/prefinished-hardwood-floors-all-beauty-less-work
[3] http://www.moneypit.com/product-reviews/dream-solutions-laminate-flooring
[4] http://www.lumberliquidators.com