Laminate Flooring Is Built For The Twenty First Century
Laminate Flooring Is Built For The Twenty First Century description
While capturing all the beauty and elegance of hardwoods,
laminate flooring is both durable and easy to maintain. Its
machine made construction will not stain, warp or buckle and the
Aluminum Oxide coated surface gives it a high degree of scratch
resistance that is perfectly suited to heavy foot traffic.
Unlike hardwood, laminate floors have water resistant cores and
wax impregnated edges making them resistant to topical water
spills, and allowing for installation in kitchens and bathrooms.
The allure of laminate flooring lies not only in its
representation of real hardwood and its incredible durability,
but also in the ease with which these floors are installed and
maintained. The introduction of glueless laminates has
revolutionized flooring, opening the door to the DIY market and
weekend enthusiast. No prior experience, specialized knowledge
or tools are required. Simply place on the floor, cut the odd
piece, click, and your floors are ready to be walked on. The
work is time consuming and hard on the knees, but with savings
of up to 40% of total job cost, it just might be worth the
hardship.
Laminate flooring is highly stain resistant and requires very
little routine care and maintenance, freeing up your time to
relax by the pool. Simply sweep the floor daily with a soft
bristled brush and damp mop as required. As a precautionary
measure, place foot mats at external doorways, thus preventing
the tracking in of dirt, and furniture pads under the feet of
furniture in order to prevent scuffing and scratching.
Laminate flooring is available in a plethora of styles and
designs. Each wood species displays its own unique
characteristics, each lending itself to a different design
aspect. Choose the grainy appearance of Oak to add charm to any
rustic interior, or utilize the grain-less consistent landscape
of Maple to bring continuity to modern d?or. Remember to use
light colors to visually expand a room, while adding dark color
for a more intimate feel. About the Author: This laminate
flooring article was written by Barry H. Get more tips and
techniques at: Online Flooring Resource |
