Although the timelessness and durability of hardwood flooring is too tempting to pass up, Ibis laminate flooring is almost half the price of installing hardwood, which will burn a hole in your pocket at the beginning of its life. Every so often, wood will end up getting dirty. In Indian conditions, you might have to vacuum once in every two-three days. Also, polishing the floors with wood polish might become necessary once in a while.Wood a way of wearing off in the high traffic areas with time. This however, can be fixed with a little sanding and polishing and will look as good as new. But, this is a luxury you can afford only with hardwood. Although laminate wears and tears slower than hardwood, it will require replacement when it does because it can’t really be repaired at one area. The same design of the laminate is almost never available at two different times, and you’ll end up ruining the entire look if you do pick up another design.