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lil louis · 08-05-2010, 10:10 AM

I would really like to get laminate floors in my living room. I have heard good and bad things about them. Could you please let me know what you think about them? Do they show dirt/hair? Are they hard to keep clean? If you have both, which do you like better, capet or laminate? Thanks!

lisa_j · 08-05-2010, 10:21 AM

We ripped all of our carpet up and put laminate down. I love it!!! My house is so much cleaner now, at least I think so. We have 8 dogs. Our largest are English Mastiffs and they do no harm to it. I buy a carpet rem and have it bound every 6 months or so for the middle of the room. I love the laminate!!!!!!

kdhawks · 08-05-2010, 02:02 PM

I vote laminate! I cannot stand carpet, I feel like it's never truly clean, just a dirt-hider!

katy-yorkie · 08-05-2010, 02:13 PM

I pulled up the carpet and put down laminate and I wish I had my carpet back. The puppies slide across the floor when they are going too fast. The laminate is a lot harder to keep clean at my house.

ladyjane · 08-05-2010, 02:16 PM

After Ike destroyed my wood floors and some carpeted areas, I went all porcelain tile. I totally LOVE it. If you get laminate, you need to make sure it is not going to allow anything to leak under it. Read about it thoroughly first. My son has it and hates it! If the dogs piddle on it, it has been lifting in some areas and he finds it a mess to keep streak free.

LunasMomma · 08-05-2010, 02:50 PM

I detest carpet, it's just a germ factory, ewww!!! If you are going to go with laminate, though, make sure it's a high quality one. If it's not, you'll have problems with it for sure!

Are your dogs pee-pad trained? If they are, then you may not be able to have any throw rugs, as they'll think that those are pee pads too

At least mine did! I only use small bath mats now that are cotton, so that they can be put into the washing machine. Every couple of days, one of my girls will invariably pee on one of my doormats

Good luck, whatever you decide!

ladyjane · 08-05-2010, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by LunasMomma

I detest carpet, it's just a germ factory, ewww!!! If you are going to go with laminate, though, make sure it's a high quality one. If it's not, you'll have problems with it for sure!

Are your dogs pee-pad trained? If they are, then you may not be able to have any throw rugs, as they'll think that those are pee pads too

At least mine did! I only use small bath mats now that are cotton, so that they can be put into the washing machine. Every couple of days, one of my girls will invariably pee on one of my doormats

Good luck, whatever you decide!

Hahaha! I gave up on throw rugs. I only have them in my bathrooms and ONLY use them when I shower.

Patti · 08-05-2010, 03:22 PM

I have laminate in the kitchen, breakfast area, hall and entryway and the rest is carpeted. I hate carpeting as a couple of mine aren't as trained as I would like and it seems impossible to keep it clean. The laminate has come up where water sat under a plant stand and some scratches in it that you can't do anything about. If I could I would have all tile. I never heard of porcelain tile is it similar to ceramic? Sounds nice.

ladyjane · 08-05-2010, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Patti

I have laminate in the kitchen, breakfast area, hall and entryway and the rest is carpeted. I hate carpeting as a couple of mine aren't as trained as I would like and it seems impossible to keep it clean. The laminate has come up where water sat under a plant stand and some scratches in it that you can't do anything about. If I could I would have all tile. I never heard of porcelain tile is it similar to ceramic? Sounds nice.

They are both good.....here is a link that explains the differences. I honestly do not think there is a big difference.

Difference between Ceramic and Porcelain Tile

lil louis · 08-06-2010, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by kdhawks

I vote laminate! I cannot stand carpet, I feel like it's never truly clean, just a dirt-hider!

That is how I feel about carpet too. It seems like stains are impossible to get out of carpet. I was thinking about getting laminate for this reason. I figure if anything spills, I can just clean it up.

lil louis · 08-06-2010, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by LunasMomma

I detest carpet, it's just a germ factory, ewww!!! If you are going to go with laminate, though, make sure it's a high quality one. If it's not, you'll have problems with it for sure!

Are your dogs pee-pad trained? If they are, then you may not be able to have any throw rugs, as they'll think that those are pee pads too

At least mine did! I only use small bath mats now that are cotton, so that they can be put into the washing machine. Every couple of days, one of my girls will invariably pee on one of my doormats

Good luck, whatever you decide!

Louis goes potty outside, so pee pads aren't an issue.

Ringo1 · 08-06-2010, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ladyjane

Hahaha! I gave up on throw rugs. I only have them in my bathrooms and ONLY use them when I shower.

Throw rugs? Aren't those just really plush pee pads? I know that's what Lucy thinks!

Ringo1 · 08-06-2010, 06:26 PM

After we got Ringo and because we both have bad allergies (and my girlfriend's husband has a great hobby) we decided to have our entire house done in hardwood floors.

I love the beauty of it and the cleanliness factor; BUT man, those hard floors are killer on the knees. If I have to get down on my knees to play or get something - that's when I miss my carpet.

We're in the process of moving to a house that has some hardwood; some carpet; and some laminate in the bedrooms.

Should be interesting.

BabyGirl Rosie · 08-06-2010, 07:00 PM

Laminate floors for sure! I have NO carpet in my house. I don't think the laminate is hard to keep clean. I use a Swifter and I think it does a great job. My son has allergies so all carpet had to go in our house. We sold that house and now have ceramic tile and laminate only in our new one. I think they are great!

BabyGirl Rosie · 08-06-2010, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Ringo1

Throw rugs? Aren't those just really plush pee pads? I know that's what Lucy thinks!

I laughed when I read this. We had pretty red rugs in my main bathroom when we first built our home. After a few weeks I had to get rid of them. You know why, because really Rosie did think they were plush pee pads!!!!!

Needless to say we only have tile in the bathroom now.

08-05-2010, 10:10 AM	#1
lil louis ♥My Yorkie, My Shadow♥ Join Date: May 2009 Location: usa Posts: 1,337	carpet vs laminate I would really like to get laminate floors in my living room. I have heard good and bad things about them. Could you please let me know what you think about them? Do they show dirt/hair? Are they hard to keep clean? If you have both, which do you like better, capet or laminate? Thanks! __________________ Lil Louis

08-05-2010, 10:21 AM	#2
lisa_j Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 168	We ripped all of our carpet up and put laminate down. I love it!!! My house is so much cleaner now, at least I think so. We have 8 dogs. Our largest are English Mastiffs and they do no harm to it. I buy a carpet rem and have it bound every 6 months or so for the middle of the room. I love the laminate!!!!!! __________________ Jax Freedom Trinity and the rest of the gangconsider a rescue, they fill your heart

08-05-2010, 02:02 PM	#3
kdhawks Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,359	I vote laminate! I cannot stand carpet, I feel like it's never truly clean, just a dirt-hider! __________________ katy&levi

08-05-2010, 02:13 PM	#4
katy-yorkie Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Katy, Texas USA Posts: 1,458	I pulled up the carpet and put down laminate and I wish I had my carpet back. The puppies slide across the floor when they are going too fast. The laminate is a lot harder to keep clean at my house. __________________ Jeanie, mom to Buster and Maggie

08-05-2010, 02:16 PM	#5
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	After Ike destroyed my wood floors and some carpeted areas, I went all porcelain tile. I totally LOVE it. If you get laminate, you need to make sure it is not going to allow anything to leak under it. Read about it thoroughly first. My son has it and hates it! If the dogs piddle on it, it has been lifting in some areas and he finds it a mess to keep streak free. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

08-05-2010, 02:50 PM	#6
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 8,799	I detest carpet, it's just a germ factory, ewww!!! If you are going to go with laminate, though, make sure it's a high quality one. If it's not, you'll have problems with it for sure! Are your dogs pee-pad trained? If they are, then you may not be able to have any throw rugs, as they'll think that those are pee pads too At least mine did! I only use small bath mats now that are cotton, so that they can be put into the washing machine. Every couple of days, one of my girls will invariably pee on one of my doormats Good luck, whatever you decide! __________________ Tracy, Mom to Izzy and Luna

08-05-2010, 03:22 PM	#8
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	I have laminate in the kitchen, breakfast area, hall and entryway and the rest is carpeted. I hate carpeting as a couple of mine aren't as trained as I would like and it seems impossible to keep it clean. The laminate has come up where water sat under a plant stand and some scratches in it that you can't do anything about. If I could I would have all tile. I never heard of porcelain tile is it similar to ceramic? Sounds nice. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

08-06-2010, 06:26 PM	#13
Ringo1 Ringo (1) and Lucy too! Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: On the Edge of Glory Posts: 3,447	After we got Ringo and because we both have bad allergies (and my girlfriend's husband has a great hobby) we decided to have our entire house done in hardwood floors. I love the beauty of it and the cleanliness factor; BUT man, those hard floors are killer on the knees. If I have to get down on my knees to play or get something - that's when I miss my carpet. We're in the process of moving to a house that has some hardwood; some carpet; and some laminate in the bedrooms. Should be interesting. __________________ Mommy to Lucy, Ringo, and Matthew

08-06-2010, 07:00 PM	#14
BabyGirl Rosie I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies Posts: 18,980	Laminate floors for sure! I have NO carpet in my house. I don't think the laminate is hard to keep clean. I use a Swifter and I think it does a great job. My son has allergies so all carpet had to go in our house. We sold that house and now have ceramic tile and laminate only in our new one. I think they are great!