Question from JC Gandhi
We are looking to replace our hardwood floor as we have had 2 leaks in the past year and it has buckeled in several places. We are considering both laminate and engineered hardwood but would like to know if there are any other options. We saw one that is ‘antibacterial porcelain stoneware’ which seems to be green but then we had concerns about triclosan and antibacterial products in general. We had bamboo floors in our old place which I loved but they dented so easily. We have 2 young children and a ton of guests that come through this area – it’s the main area in the house (kitchen plus living). Any suggestions would be greatly apprec iated.
Debra’s Answer
I’ve written a lot about hardwood floors elsewhere on this blog (in particular see Types of Wood Flooring).
I don’t recommend laminate or engineered hardwood.
The other option is solid wood hardwood flooring. And I recommend prefinished so you don’t have to deal with toxic finishes.
Solid wood flooring is not difficult to find. It is more expensive. You can find it at Lowe’s and Home Depot, but also try Lumber Liquidators, as it costs less there.
Just ask for “solid wood hardwood flooring.”
