I too have the laminate wood from Lowes.... I love it.. The shag rug I had, had too many cat hairs, needles and pins stuck in it... (no, I never went barefoot..) and now I no longer sneeze..Of course, the room is only 18 x 24, but still not big enough for my computer,wordprocessor,several sewing machines, TV, pleater (for smocking) several file cabinets, and lots and lots of material.. I live alone,(+ 2 cats) so I don't have to keep it 'spotless'..(don't really know the meaning of that word..) but I like it, and that's what's important...... to me!