Laminate Flooring – Long Wear and Easy Care

Sep 13
08:10

2011

Aloysius Aucoin

Aloysius Aucoin

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Laminate flooring is an excellent choice in terms of value and wear. Since it lasts so long and is easy to care for, laminate flooring is very popular in home remodeling projects.

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Laminate flooring is a very popular choice for homeowners. It is durable,Laminate Flooring – Long Wear and Easy Care Articles inexpensive and long-wearing. This type of application offers many styles and unsurpassed versatility. One of the best selling points for this product is that it is simple and easy to maintain.

Homeowners often choose laminate flooring based on price. Since it is inexpensive and easy to install, prices are often much lower than tile, carpet or wood floors. In fact, this choice can easily save a homeowner 50%! If you want to change to look of the floor in a few years, laminates are easy to remove and replace since they are not adhered to the subfloor. Removal is quick and reinstallation is fairly simple.

Caring for your laminate flooring is quite easy. Keep in mind that the manufacturer may specify what types of cleaning products can be used on the floor, and using something different my make any warranty invalid. Your floors should be swept a few times a week (more if needed) with a broom. Should they be dusty or dirtier than can be helped with a broom, you can mop with a damp (never wet) mop and water. If your floors are not very dirty or do not see a lot of traffic, spot cleaning with a soft cloth may be all that is needed for most cleaning jobs.

You will find that these types of floors are very durable and stain/fade resistant. If you drop something heavy on a tile floor, the tile will probably crack. Dishes dropped on wood or tile floors frequently break. Laminate flooring is less likely to cause broken dishes (although it does still happen on occasion), and it will not be damaged by the dishes or other objects dropped. The floors are stain resistant so that spills and mishaps can be cared for without risking a large stain from a dropped ladle of pizza sauce. Unlike wood floors, laminated floors are very fade resistant and retain their original beauty very well.

Because laminate flooring is so easy to install, you can do it yourself with little experience or practice. Most pieces to these types of floors simply slide together and look seamless. Installing the floor yourself will certainly save a lot of money. However, there is a certain peace of mind that comes from hiring a professional and letting them make sure they get the job done right the first time.

If you are considering a new floor flooring, contact a professional floor installation specialist so you can get started. Your home is going to look fabulous!