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I am surprised by all of the laminate lovers.

I would have to go with hardwood.

ETA - nothing against laminate - I have seen some that I love. I just prefer hardwood.

@Torchwood: we had ours redone with a Loba topcoat and there wasn't any smell!

I hate laminate. The chemicals in it gross me out and I think it looks cheap 9 times out of 10. My parents hardwoods withheld a decade of a 100 lb dog and three kids and look great. Our newly refinished hardwoods look great so far with a toddler and dog! We didn't like the color they were stained and there were a few paint and bleach spots (hence the refinishing).

Hardwood. I dislike laminate flooring.

Hardwood, if I had my preferences as well as no animals and no kids. I think they look gorgeous. I don't like the way laminate sounds when you walk on it- almost tinny.

That being said, I think we're getting some laminate put in. We have a dog and two kids, so putting in hard to maintain floor, especially in the kitchen, would just be stupid.

@blackbird: Us too!

@blackbird: same! Unless I tell people they have no idea it isn't hardwood!