When it comes to budget-friendly durable floor coverings, laminate and vinyl are the two most obvious options. As well as being widely available they share many characteristics and perform a similar job — so it isn’t always clear which is the most suitable choice.
In this guide, we’ll break down the pros and cons of laminate and vinyl flooring and how they compare to each other in certain areas, alongside where they sit in the wider world of flooring.
The basic differences
Laminate and vinyl are often considered in the same context due to the materials they’re constructed from. They’re both made from synthetic materials, and are also designed with
