Flooring Question - Hardwoord, Bamboo, Laminate, Carpet???

[andsoitgoes]

Thanks guys - this is what I was looking for. Hearing about the Ikea laminate and the dogs certainly gives that a thumbs up.

However we were looking at something that would really increase the value, and having been IN houses with hardwood, they really pop and I would in a second pay more.

Greg - with Hardwood, what sort of cost per sq foot did it run you? Did you install it yourself, or did you have it professional done?

I'd REALLY like to do hardwood, specifically the Gunstock Oak style:

http://www.kingoffloors.com/ca/Hardw...tock.php?p=182

But heavens it's PRICEY. We need to keep around 2 - 3/sq ft (we've got about 2400 sq ft to do) and we are probably going to do the ENTIRE house and just go from there.