Major differences solid hardwood flooring as the name suggests is comprised of flooring boards that are solid hardwood material through and through.
Is laminate for stairs stronger than solid wood.
Then we bring the wood to arizona and subject it to single digit humidity levels.
I d push for solid but it can be a tough sell if they are using the same laminate throughout.
Sometimes you can sell the stairs as a showpiece.
When it comes to affordability laminate furniture offers great value.
Solid sawn posts are cut from a single solid piece of lumber to standard construction dimensions.
As stated most laminates are slippery although 3m makes some decent clear non skid.
When the solid beam is cut from the tree it is not kiln dried so its moisture content is very high.
This makes laminated stairs a more durable flooring option.
Glulam has been shown to be as strong as steel with greater strength and stability than similarly sized standard dimensional lumber.
Most laminate flooring stairs are a bit slippery.
Compared to solid wood options laminate furniture is much more stain and scratch resistant.
The boards usually 3 4 inch thick are generally milled with a smooth top surface and tongue and groove edges that interlock to hold the boards together.
Stairs almost always require custom woodwork.
You can get more for your money and enjoy stylish pieces that will.
If the stairs are located in high traffic areas of the house you can use textured laminate flooring.
If they are just your generic stairs your options are limited.