• More affordable than solid wood but more expensive than laminate & vinyl: You get the high-quality visuals of real wood without that big price tag.
• Every plank is unique: Since this is a real wood veneer, you’ll never find a repeating pattern or an unconvincing texture Not genuine wood: This is important to some people. No matter how great it looks, it’s not solid hardwood.
• Available in a wider selection of plank width & length

• Durable: Laminate flooring’s supreme durability makes it a good option for high-traffic areas or homes with kids and pets.
• Scratch resistance: Laminate has a strong wear layer that protects the floor from scratches, dents, wear, and staining, all the things pets love to test our floors on.
• Realistic wood and stone look: Laminate floor planks often have some surface detail to further mimic a natural hardwood look and can have the look and feel of a hand-scraped hardwood, embossed wood, distressed hardwood, or come in textured or smooth. Unlike real hardwood, you’ll see consistent quality across all laminate flooring boards.
• Can resist some water: Advances in construction are improving laminate’s water-resistant capabilities. While it’s still not as waterproof as other wood-look options like vinyl flooring, most new laminate floors can withstand topical moisture. 
•  Easy to clean and maintain: Simply mop or sweep up messes as needed. No floor waxing is ever necessary.
•  Easy to stand on for longer periods of time: Most laminate installations include underlayment, which can make the floor feel more comfortable underfoot.
• Cost-effective: Laminate floors are an affordable alternative to hardwood floors.

Natural stone includes slate, travertine and marble. Compared to ceramic and porcelain, saltillo tile, which are travertine ad marble, are more expensive. Travertine is a limestone that is formed by natural springs. It is cleaned with non acid materials. Marble tile is a lot harder than travertine and is more durable. Both travertine and marble flooring can easily stain if not sealed properly at least once per year.