Benefits Of Laminate Wood Flooring
Benefits Of Laminate Wood Flooring description
Over the past few years laminate floors have really started to
become popular, especially in homes with children. There are a
number of reasons for this. One, laminate flooring is less
expensive than traditional hardwood flooring. Two, it is very
easy to clean and maintain. For couples with children, laminate
flooring is generally a much better choice than hardwood.
Most laminate flooring is tongue and groove, meaning there is no
glue or nailing, each plank simply locks together. This makes
installation a breeze and it also means it will be easier to
remove the floor should the need arise. Not all laminate floors
are glueless, but it is worth the extra money to save time and
effort. Here are some of the more common laminate floor
manufacturers: Pergo, Wilsonart, Mannington, Mohawk, Shaw,
Quick-Step, Armstrong, and Alloc.
You may ask how the look of laminate flooring compares to that
of real hardwood. Good question. Laminate floor manufacturers
use high rnd, computerized technology to create realistic wood
designs in each plank. The top wear layer is very durable and
easy to maintain. Laminate flooring is also impervious to most
stains, spills, burns and it is highly scratch resistant.
Care of laminate floors is also easy. Usually all you need is a
dry mop or vacuum to keep them looking new. You don't need or
want to use soaps, abrasives, polishes, wax, or one step floor
cleaners on your laminate. You also want to make sure not to
slide furniture across your floor, laminate is tough but a sofa
leg will gouge your floor. It doesn't hurt to put furniture pads
on the legs of sofas, tables or anything else that could scratch
your floor.
As with any wood flooring some maintenance is required, but
overall laminate wood flooring is easier to care for and will
last longer than most other types of hardwood flooring. About
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