Laminate and vinyl differ in composition, but both offer extreme durability. Laminate is built up out of multiple layers and a HDF body, which is made of compressed fibres of recycled wood. Vinyl is also multilayered, incorporating PVC and fibreglass components. These are 100% free of harmful phthalates.
Both laminate and vinyl floors offer unmatched levels of realism. Subtle surface textures with fine grain structures provide a natural wood or stone effect.
Our Lillehammer laminate collection takes that realism one step further. With its elegant design, authentic structures and realistic bevels, Lillehammer stands out as one of the most refined laminate floors ever made – nearly indistinguishable from real wood.
Vinyl floors feel soft and warm. Treading on them is a pleasant experience in every way. Their acoustic performance dampens unwanted noise from heels, boots, trainers and paws.
Laminate floors tend to be slightly louder due to their hard surface and light weight. They also might feel a little hollow underfoot. However, while luxury vinyl is already equipped with multiple sound-absorbing layers, you can further optimise the sound-reducing qualities of laminate with our SilentWalk underlay.
Both flooring types are compatible with underfloor heating, although vinyl is slightly more efficient. Vinyl floors have the lowest thermal resistance of all Pergo flooring solutions and act as excellent thermal conductors.
Water-repellent technology prevents water from damaging your laminate and vinyl floors. All vinyl floors are completely waterproof, and most Pergo laminate floors have an innovative AquaSafe coating in the grooves, so no water can seep through.
Pergo laminate and vinyl floors top the charts in terms of impact resistance, durability and scratch resistance. Smart technologies such as the patented TitanX and the superior protective top layer give our floors a significantly higher scratch resistance. While the difference is only marginal, our laminate floors have a slight edge on our vinyl floors when it comes to scratches and scuffs.
Both types of floors are easy to install, thanks to our innovative PerfectFold™ click system, In fact, both Pergo laminate and vinyl are so easy to install, you can do it yourself!
Regular vacuuming and mopping with a damp cloth along with cleaning products from the Pergo cleaning kit will suffice, as both laminate and vinyl floors are easy to clean.
Let’s talk cost: laminate and vinyl are both economically priced. In the lowest price ranges, laminate offers more choice. What’s more, both Pergo laminate and vinyl offer extremely long warranties: up to 25 years and 20 years respectively.
Still having trouble choosing between laminate and vinyl? Check out our FloorFinder. After you answer 4 easy questions, our tool will guide you towards your ideal flooring type and select your ideal floors within our range.
