so after a few weeks at it, I'm surprisingly enough in the same position I was when I started this thread I've checked out laminate, I've checked out hardwood and engineered hardwood.
I think the issue we're running into is our budget. We have to stay w/in 8000 for flooring upstairs and downstairs, we are only doing Hardwood or Laminate upstairs, downstairs will be carpet and tile/vinyl flooring.
our hesitation from doing Hardwood (real stuff) is due to the fact that it's going to increase our costs exponentially. Installation is at least 2.2/sqft on top of the cost of hardwood at 3 - 4 for the "medium" grade stuff.
i'm really not sur ewhere to go - do I look engineered or do I just say to hell with it and go laminate.
I do not, and won't, do glue-together - I've heard horror stories and with my lack of DIY skills, I'd be one of those.
Anyone else have any experiences they'd like to share?
Nick
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