Since the initial introduction, laminate flooring has often confused with engineered wood flooring. Although similar is composition and visual appearance, there remains some very distinctive differences that frequently confuse consumers looking for wood flooring for their home or place of business. Laminate flooring is not real hardwood flooring nor contains any wood material. Constructed with multiple layers of materials bonded and glued together under extreme pressure, laminate flooring remains very strong with excellent resilience capabilities.
Visually pleasing, laminate gives the impression of a top layer of wood however the top layer is merely a photograph of wood or a reproduction, giving the appearance of wood like material but in reality is a layer of fiber core with a clear coat of melamine resins. Difficult to distinguish between a laminate floor from natural hardwood flooring, laminate is both durable and cost effective, remaining a top choice in flooring materials for home or business owners looking to make improvements on a limited budget.
Available in three options, glued, “snap-fit” (floating), and factory pre-glued, laminate offers versatility for any installation. Rugged and durable, laminate is an ideal flooring solution to up-grade the appearance the interior of any home or place of business, providing a new and refreshing look that dramatically improves any room within a short time frame. With laminate’s “snap-fit” design, planks of laminate flooring “click” together requiring no gluing, producing a new “floating floor” that is quiet and beautiful. With a wide variety of designs, colors and grades to choose from, laminate flooring adds value to any home with limited effort required. Designed for novice installation, laminate flooring is easy to install with no special tools required.
Affordability remains a strong selling point of laminate. Reasonably priced between $2.50-$3.50 per square foot, an average size home of approximately 1,000 square feet would cost approximately $2,500-$3,500 to install laminate flooring in every room. With an average cost of other hardwood floors ranging from $7-$12.00 per square foot and more, this type of flooring offers value with significant savings.
Often installed in many rooms of the home, laminate is predominately used in kitchens, renovating a dull and drab kitchen, with light transfers and appearance of a larger area with no additional renovations required. Known for durability, laminate offers the following features:
• Impact, scratch, sunlight fade and stain resistant
• No waxing or polishing required
• Realistic look of hardwood flooring
• Easy to clean with light moping required occasionally
• Extremely cost effective
• Lasts up to 10-15 years with proper care and cleaning
• Resists spills, even burns
• No re-sanding or re-finishing required
• Available at all local home improvement centers with additional savings offered
Laminate provides a practical, affordable solution to compliment any home or business renovation. Home or business owners looking for inexpensive alternative to wood flooring are encouraged to take a closer look at this type of flooring. Dollar for dollar, laminate flooring is a compelling solution to a perfect imitation.
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