Posted by Patrick on August 02, 19104 at 18:24:38:
In Reply to: Re: ordering off the internet posted by Kay on August 02, 19104 at 15:37:37:
Price, quality, service. Pick any 2.
I just want to make sure everyone knows that you cannot get all 3, and if things sound too good to be true, then it probably is.
Ordering over the internet can save some money (there is no arguing there), but you may give up service, or be misinformed.
All laminate manufacturers have different levels of quality starting at good, then better, then best. If you live the lifestyle that can make a good product last, then a good product is a reasonable price. If you want to more "live" on the floor, then a better quality would be better. If you want maximum results from common things, than the best would be the wisest choice.
I happen to usually recommend to ALL clients the major manufacturers.
Pergo
Wilsonart
Witex
Quickstep
Armstrong
Allock
Mannington
There is a reason I do that. For 8 years, I have had great success with their products and service.
If you can find someone online who will have lower overhead of these products and you can get it cheaper that way, then go for it.
If there is some other company who is new in the laminate business, and you want to take a risk on their warranties and service, then you will just be taking a chance, that's all.
For instance, I could make a laminate floor that is durable, but maybe not as stable as most products, or not as moisture resistant either, and I may not have excellent quality control, or the best core, or tounge and groove system.
In other words, I may not make a floor as dent or scratch or moisture resistant, it may be harder to install, and have more warped boards.
But it will be cheap, and I will slap a huge warranty on it, because I plan on closing up shop in 5 years anyhow.
I am not saying all companies can be like this, I am just putting in a couple cents on the subject.
I would recommend the manufacturers listed above at the best price you can find it for.