How To Select The Best Laminate Flooring For You
How To Select The Best Laminate Flooring For You description
Hardwood flooring - its' traditional look is almost timeless,
its' beauty is unmatchable. However, it's pretty hard to
maintain a hardwood floor, not to mention the price you have to
pay for it. Even with the most recent floor treatments they will
still scratch, fade, dent and stain in a rather small amount of
time. That's why laminate flooring was invented. Because it's
machine made and its' top layer is a hardwood photographic
laminated surface, laminate has the look and appeal of real
hardwood floors, but it's more durable and it requires less
maintenance.
Unlike real hardwood floors, laminate flooring is more resistant
to scratching, staining, fading and denting. Laminates warranty
range from 10 years to lifetime and it covers all of the bad
things mentioned above, while entry level laminates come with a
10 to 15 years one. But they are designed for light traffic
areas. I mentioned this because many people mistake and think
that they will remain the same if used in a high traffic area
during the warranty period. This is not true. Used in a high
traffic area, they will begin to show wear and tear rather quick
(usually within 3 to 5 years).
Remember that choosing the right laminate flooring is not as
easy as it seems, but by doing that, you will save money in the
long run. Just think of things like the amount of time you are
planning on staying in that house or the amount of traffic,
because there is no point in buying really expensive laminate
flooring with extended warranty if you know that you are moving
sometime in the near future. Another thing you should know is
that people usually replace the floor first when moving in a new
house, so, with expensive laminate with an extended warranty,
you will either pay an amount of money for nothing, or for the
people who will move in after you.
A thing you should consider when buying laminate flooring for
bathrooms or kitchens is it's core. A thicker core is more
stable, less vulnerable and sounds more like the real hardwood
floor when walked on. Quality laminate cores are treated with
water repellent chemicals. Also consider buying laminates with
Paraffin wax impregnated joints, as this wax acts as a water
repellent and prevents water from penetrating down to the core.
As glueless locking mechanisms has been introduced to the
market, laminate flooring has become the perfect choice for
households because it has a quicker installation, it's easier to
repair and it can be installed by people without experience or
specialized tools. This will save you a considerable amount of
money. About the Author: Laminate flooring enthusiasts unite!
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