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When choosing wood laminate flooring, you have much to consider: price, quality of the surface finish, thickness of the product and what underlayment you'll use.  You WILL get what you pay for.

If you want to stay on a budget, you can choose either a thinner "wood" that will feel and sound more like laminate, or you can choose a "cheap" thicker product that might have a not-so-durable finish. 

I looked at many products before I made my choice. I though I found a great deal when I found 12mm thick, hand scraped flooring at Floor and Decor for just $2.49 a square. The man at the store assured me would not scratch easily and that it would withstand both kids and large dogs.

Well, I put the flooring in, with much effort as it wasn't easy to "click together" like they said. Then, on day 1 we got our first scratch from a chair that weighs less than 20 lbs.  Today, I found a huge chip in the floor. I'm not abusing this floor in any way. It looks great, but now I'm very worried that it's going to get ruined in a short amount of time.

To stay within my budget, I now wish I'd chosen a more durable, well known product that might not look so "real" but would last for years.

So, if you want a real looking wood AND you have no kids, no dogs, and are gentle in that room, go for a bargain. However, research carefully if your floor will be getting regular use.

My review for Eco Forest flooring by Floor and Decor is STAY AWAY from it.