I have laminate flooring in my basement sewing studio. I was surprised at how warm it is in the winter time. I can be down there in my slippers without me feet getting cold. It is so easy to clean, and find pins on. It got wet one time when the sump pump failed, and didn't even damage it. I have vinyl flooring in my kitchen, and it is a scratched mess. I would really love to have bamboo flooring in the kitchen, but expensive.