1. Vinyl Wood-Look Flooring
Today’s vinyl flooring looks great, wears well, and comes in a wide range of colors and grains to replicate the look of a wood floor. Luxury vinyl plank flooring and floor tiles are increasingly popular. Vinyl wood-look flooring also comes in sheets. For easy installation, consider peel-and-stick tile.
Benefits of Wood-Look Vinyl:
- Moisture-resistant (great for homes with pets or kids)
- Resistant to typical daily wear
- Affordable
- Easy to clean
-
Simple do-it-yourself installation with planks and tiles
Use Wood-Look Vinyl Tile, Sheet and Plank Flooring in These Rooms:
- Bathroom
- Kitchen
- Laundry room
- Mudroom
- Basement
Hand-scraped and other textured vinyl flooring options add a real-wood feel to the rich appearance of wood-look vinyl. For more flooring inspiration, visit Vinyl Wood-Look Flooring Ideas.
2. Laminate Wood Flooring
Considering different wood flooring types? Traditional wood floors are beautiful but can be costly and difficult to maintain. If you want the look of a traditional wood floor at a lower cost and with less upkeep, consider laminate. Wood-look laminate plank flooring is a real-wood product made of dense fiberboard. These floating floors imitate a wide array of woods and are an easy DIY weekend project.
Benefits of Laminate Flooring:
- More economical than hardwood flooring
- Easy to clean and install
- Stain- and scratch-resistant
- Won't discolor in the sun
Use Laminate Wood-Plank Flooring in These Rooms:
- Living room
- Bedroom
- Dining room
- Kitchen (water-resistant and waterproof laminate)
- Bathroom (waterproof laminate)
Different colors and shades make it easy to tie the look of laminate flooring to room décor, whether you want to match, complement or contrast furniture and other pieces. For more details on creating floors with laminate, visit Laminate Wood Flooring Ideas.
3. Engineered Wood Flooring
Engineered hardwood plank flooring consists of layers of real wood, plywood and fiberboard, giving you a typically lower-cost option for creating floors with the look of traditional hardwood. This wood floor offers four different installation types: interlocking, nail-down, staple-down and glue-down options.
Benefits of Engineered Wood Flooring:
- Resists water damage and warping better than traditional hardwood
- Offers textures like those available with traditional hardwood planks
- Can be refinished if the veneer is thick enough
- Can be installed over concrete
Use Engineered Wood Flooring in These Rooms:
- Children's room
- Foyer
- Living room, family room and other living spaces
Waterproof engineered hardwood flooring gives you an option for installing a wood floor in a kitchen, bathroom or basement. For more details on this flooring option, see our engineered wood flooring ideas.
4. Bamboo Flooring
As a hardwood floor alternative, bamboo is a great wood-look floor option. These floors can often last as long as traditional hardwood floors, and while trees can take decades to mature, the bamboo manufacturers use to create this wood-look flooring grows (and regrows after it's cut) very quickly.
Benefits of Bamboo Flooring:
- Extremely durable (bamboo flooring can be harder than hardwood)
- Stylish in appearance
- Holds up well to foot traffic
- Dent- and scratch-resistant
- Easy to clean
- Wide range of color and texture choices
Use Bamboo Flooring in These Rooms:
- Any room except the bathroom, since bamboo flooring isn't waterproof
Bamboo flooring in a light shade creates a comfortable feel for a bedroom. Try a darker shade for a more luxurious appeal in a dining room. Or consider bamboo planks with a distressed texture for a rustic addition to a kitchen. See more bamboo flooring ideas.
5. Wood-Look Tile
Combine your wood and tile flooring ideas with hardwood-look tile flooring. Wood-look floor tiles have the timeless beauty of natural wood but the durability of tile. Plus, you can install tile in any room. You can use some types of tile to upgrade your walls, as well. You can even use some types of wood-look tiles indoors or out.
Benefits of Wood Look Tile:
- Durable
- Waterproof
- Pet- and kid-friendly
- No sealing necessary
- Stain-and scratch-resistant
- Slip-resistant options are available
Use Wood-Look Tile in These Rooms:
- Kitchen
- Bathroom (slip-resistant tile)
- Laundry room
- Porch (outdoor-rated tile)
- Patio (outdoor-rated tile)
Consider wood-look tile bathroom ideas like adding a rustic wood design for a farmhouse bathroom or simply letting the rich, warm look of wood add an unexpected feature to the space. Give a kitchen a natural appeal, or with the right tile, complement the beauty of nature with wood-look tile on a patio. For more inspiration with this floor option, visit Wood-Look Tile Ideas.
Looking for wood floor ideas for your home? See how these flooring types, plus others, look in your home with Lowe's Flooring Visualizer. Viewing different floor options helps you see which one works best for your space.
Lowe’s can install your flooring. If you don’t have time to install new flooring yourself, take a look at our installation services. Start your flooring project today.
Wood-Look Flooring FAQ
Take a look at the answers to these common wood-look flooring questions to help you find the perfect floor option for any room in your home.
What Type of Flooring Looks Most Like Wood?
Vinyl, laminate, bamboo and tile can all closely replicate the look of a wood floor. All offer water-resistant options while vinyl, laminate and tile are available as waterproof flooring that looks like real wood. Engineered wood plank flooring features hardwood veneer and gives you a wood floor that’s more resistant to moisture than traditional hardwood.
What Is the Best Alternative to Hardwood Flooring?
Finding the best alternative to hardwood flooring depends on the features you need. Vinyl, laminate, engineered wood, bamboo and tile are all good options for a hardwood flooring alternative. Vinyl and laminate offer DIY-friendly installation. Bamboo, laminate and tile all create highly durable floors. Vinyl, laminate and tile give you waterproof options suitable for use in kitchens and bathrooms.
Is Tile That Looks Like Wood Going Out of Style?
No, the timeless look of natural wood and the durable, waterproof nature of tile continue to make wood-look tile a popular flooring choice. The right tile can create the look of a wood floor in just about any space and a wide range of colors, shapes, formats and finishes give you freedom to create a floor that fits your décor style.
Is Wood-Look Tile Cheaper Than Hardwood?
Wood-look tile in general can often be less expensive to purchase than traditional hardwood, but the actual cost depends on the specific flooring you choose. Some types of wood-look tile are more expensive than some types of hardwood planks. Use our Flooring Project Estimator to get an estimate of your project costs based on specific types of flooring and base installation charges.
How Long Does Wood-Look Tile Last?
In general wood-look tile can last for several decades if you install it correctly. Some high-quality porcelain wood-look tile can last 40 to 50 years.
Update Your Home With Wood-Look Flooring From Lowe’s
There are several alternatives to traditional hardwood flooring that give you a wood-look floor. Vinyl wood-look flooring comes in tiles, planks and sheets and can typically be a DIY project. Laminate is a DIY-friendly option that has higher durability than traditional hardwood. Bamboo also creates a highly durable wood-look floor. Engineered wood uses real hardwood veneers to create wood flooring that’s typically a more economical purchase than traditional hardwood. Wood-look tile is very low maintenance and offers options suitable for inside and outside of the home.
Whatever your flooring choice, you can find it on Lowes.com, as well as information on our flooring installation services. Stop by your local Lowe’s to look at your options and talk to a Red Vest associate about the best flooring for any room, as well as DIY and professional installation options.