Learn the key similarities and differences before starting your next project Vinyl and laminate are the two top contenders for durable, economical, attractive, and easy-to-install flooring.

The phrase “laminate countertop” usually elicits a look of distaste. A wrinkled nose, maybe a brief sigh and then the phrase, “Too bad it’s not real stone.” For people in their mid-30s to 50s, it ...