f you want something trendy in the kitchen: Look beyond light and dark woods and consider a grey hardwood flooring option. "Grey has been the new neutral in interior design and I believe you will see more of this hue in flooring as well," says Buckingham.

Forte says she's also been seeing more cork flooring and vinyl designed to look like real wood. All of these options are super durable, so they'll last well into the next few trend cycles.

Non-toxic flooring,Hardwood Flooring. For anyone with allergies, hardwood flooring is typically a good option. The wood surface allows for dust and other allergens to be removed easily.

True hardwood flooring is made from solid wood harvested from trees. It's important to choose a non-toxic finish when installing new flooring. Hardwood is not to be confused with laminate flooring, which was called out in a 60 Minutes story back in March 2015. Laminate flooring is a synthetic product made to look like real wood.

Laminate is a multi-layer synthetic flooring product. It is designed to imitate the appearance of real wood.

The core layer of laminate flooring is manufactured primarily from melamine resin and fiber board material. The top layer has an imprinted textured image made to look like real wood.

Laminate is a multi-layer synthetic flooring product. It is designed to imitate the appearance of real wood.

The core layer of laminate flooring is manufactured primarily from melamine resin and fiber board material. The top layer has an imprinted textured image made to look like real wood.

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Laminate, aminate is that it does not easily scratch. And if it does, a little vegetable oil rubbed on the scratch will get it right out. It also can look like real wood or tile, and it can even be difficult to tell if it is real or not.

Like hardwoods, laminate is easy to clean. You can even make your own cheap and natural house cleaners. It is also great for pets because they can't scratch or stain it. Standing water will ruin laminate flooring.

Our Indian slate vinyl from the Prestige range is a tile effect vinyl flooring that looks incredibly realistic. Not only does it look like real slate, it also achieves the appearance of multiple tiles and is perfect for any room in your home.

This design is ideal for kitchen vinyl flooring, with its rustic yet contemporary finish that would compliment a range of styles. Channel country cottage charm or create a modern and sleek interior with minimalist details; this Indian slate flooring is truly versatile and is also popular for bathrooms.

During my hallway/kitchen renovation, I found these pretty cool tiles. They were slightly textured, in warm gray color, and their longitudinal shape was perfect for a random pattern I had in mind.

The first person that came into my apartment after renovation said: “Wow, are those really tiles? They look just like a real hardwood floor!” Wait. WHAT?!

Laminate Flooring Option Laminate flooring is available in many types of textures and finishes to simulate the look of real hardwood flooring. Embossed: A general, all-over texture not specific to the décor of the laminate Embossed in register (EIR): EIR better simulates the natural look of real hardwood flooring by adding depth and texture in alignment with the design of the décor layer Handscraped: Though not actually handscraped, the laminate is pressed to look just like a real handscraped hardwood floor High Gloss: High-gloss laminate feat

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