Laminate vs Engineered Hardwood

[Bonnie B.]

I'm in the process of flipping a house that I plan to sell for around $90,000. I'm looking at flooring for the living room, hall and possibly the kitchen and I'm wondering if spending the extra money for engineered hardwood would be worth it? How much does it raise the value of the home vs laminate?

[Josh Randall]

I would recommend going with the less expensive option. I've installed both and if you get a quality laminate a lot of people can't even tell the difference, especially lower end buyers who aren't expecting any better. And it will hold up fine in Florida's humid weather.

At the price point you are talking about there's no way you are going to increase the value of the house with a more expensive floor. You might sell the house faster, but that will likely be your only benefit. But of course, you always need to know what your competition is doing.