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Pros

Vinyl Sheet

 Vinyl Tile

Ceramic

 Laminate

Linoleum

 Hardwood

Widest variety of quality levels and prices.

Widest variety of styles, patterns, and colors.

Water resistant.

Quiet and comfortable underfoot.

Few seams.

Wide variety of styles, patterns, and colors.

Can use to create geometric patterns and borders.

Quiet and comfortable underfoot.

Easy to replace damaged tiles.

Easy to give your floor a new look.

Wide variety of styles, patterns, colors and sizes.

Available in sizes from mosaic tiles to 24" square.

Can achieve different looks with a variety of installation layouts.

Can customize with decoratives.

Moisture resistent.

Won't fade or discolor. 

Available in realistic wood, stone, and marble looks.

Available in planks, blocks, and squares to create a customized design.

Can be used in all levels of the house.

Made of all-natural materials.

Quiet and comfortable underfoot.

Subtle overall styling effects.

Available in sheet and modular form.

Anti-static surface.

Natural/real wood.

Adds value to your home.

Coordinates with any décor.

Some products can be installed in all levels of the home.

Cons

Vinyl Sheet

 Vinyl Tile

Ceramic

 Laminate

Linoleum

 Hardwood

Some lower-end products can tear or dent from household accidents or can wear over time.

Depending on quality of product, can wear over time.

More seams.

Grout lines can stain if not properly maintaned.

Costly to change the design and color scheme.

Limited to copies of real wood species.

Quality varies greatly depending upon manufacturer.

Not recommended for bathroom installations.

May scratch or dent from household mishaps.

Susceptible to moisture damage; not recommended for bathroom installations.

Color fades/changes over time.

Care & Maintenance

Vinyl Sheet

 Vinyl Tile

Ceramic

 Laminate

Linoleum

 Hardwood

Easy to clean and maintain, especially with Armstrong's exclusive CleanSweep® surface. Easy to clean and maintain. Care and maintenance of ceramic tile is very easy. Easy to clean and maintain. Easy to clean and maintain.

Easy to clean and maintain.

Easy to repair, when needed.

Durability

Vinyl Sheet

 Vinyl Tile

Ceramic

 Laminate

Linoleum

 Hardwood

Products with ToughGuardTM offers unprecedented durability. Products with ToughGuardTM offers unprecedented durability.

Very durable.

Won't dent or tear.

Quality products; extremely durable. Durable construction. Lasts a lifetime.

Installation 

Vinyl Sheet

 Vinyl Tile

Ceramic

 Laminate

Linoleum

 Hardwood

Do-it-yourself or professionally install, depending upon complexity of job and your level of handiness.

Can be used in all levels of house.

 

Easiest do-it-yourself installation, especially peel and stick versions.

 

May require professional installation.

 

Do-it-yourself or professionally install, depending upon complexity of job and your level of handiness.

Choice of glueless locking or standard glue installation, depending upon product.

Professional installation recommended.

Not recommended for bathroom installations.

 

Professional installation recommended.

Not recommended for bathroom installations.