Product comparison table
This table will enable you to compare floor coverings based on various criteria. The ratings in each category may vary from one manufacturer to another. We therefore suggest you compare and carefully study the documentation published by each manufacturer before choosing your new floor covering. We also recommend that you read the warranty offered with each product before making your final choice.
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Vinyl |
Solid hardwood |
Laminated hardwood |
Floating floor |
Ceramic |
Carpet |
Stone |
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| Installable below-grade |
Yes | N/R | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wear resistance |
** |
*** |
*** |
**** |
***** |
*** |
***** |
| Mold resistance |
**** |
* |
** |
*** |
***** |
* |
***** |
| Ease of maintenance |
**** |
*** |
*** |
**** |
**** |
*** |
***** |
| Stain resistance |
*** |
** |
** |
***** |
***** |
** |
***** |
| Colourfastness |
*** |
** |
** |
***** |
***** |
*** |
***** |
| Comfort |
** |
* |
* |
* |
* |
***** |
* |
| Scratch resistance |
** |
*** |
*** |
**** |
**** |
**** |
**** |
| Ease of repair |
* |
*** |
*** |
** |
** |
** |
** |
| Choice of colours and designs |
***** |
* |
** |
** |
*** |
*** |
*** |
| Price range (sq. ft.) |
1 to 4$ |
3 to 7$ |
3 to 7$ |
1 to 5$ |
1 to 5$ |
1 to 4$ |
3 to 15$ |
| Price range (sq. ft.) installed |
2 to 5$ |
5.5 $ |
2 to 5$ |
5.5 $ |
2 to 5$ |
2 to 5$ |
5.5 $ |
| * |
|
Very poor |
| ** |
Poor |
| *** |
Average |
| **** |
Good |
| ***** |
Excellent |
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Prices listed here are merely a guideline.
Ratings based on normal residential use.
N/R = not recommended
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