Laminate Flooring
Laminate flooring is a great choice in replacement of floor coverings. The look of wood or tile offers a number of choices. It is tuff, easy to clean and is installed without the hassle that tile or wood flooring has.
I have had it in my home for over five years. It has held up to a Chow, a German Shepard, and now two Great Danes. I am always sliding furniture around on it and it still looks great.
Not all laminate flooring is created equal. I only like to use the better laminates from Armstrong & Pergo. If you have heard someone say it did not hold up, it was most likely a cheaper product. If something was to happen to one of the boards I can unlock the floor, replace the damaged board and never loose the whole floor.
As a rule of thumb the price would be around $5 to $6 per square foot, installed. Most rooms take just one day.