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Why Is Laminate Flooring A Home Improvement Winner?

So, you have qualified for a home equity loan and decided to use the funds to transform your home into a mansion with the stylish, gleaming hardwood laminate floors you have heard so much about. What exactly do you need to know before rolling up your sleeves? How do you sniff out the best laminate flooring service? How do you know what the difference is between Pergo Flooring and the laminates of Armstrong Flooring? How do you distinguish between the qualities of Wilsonart Flooring, Mohawk Flooring, and Woodmere Laminate Flooring? Do you opt for the most popular brand or the most expensive range? Is a discount laminate flooring installation an option?

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Thanks to new technology memories of messy, sticky, time-consuming laminate flooring installations are thankfully fading into the distance. These home remodeling projects have become a snap with the innovative tongue and groove planks that simply click together to create a stable, floating floor. Laminate hardwood floor installations are now engineered to come with the authentic look of real wood, complete with grain patterns and a realistic weathered texture. Even ceramic tile and stone tile looks are now available compliments of the groutless, glueless laminate flooring service industry. Why is laminate flooring installation one of the fastest growth areas in the home improvement industry?

Low-Maintenance: Overloaded parents juggling to keep up in today's fast-paced world, love the low-maintenance, easy-care qualities of laminate flooring. A damp mop or brushless vacuum takes care of most flooring chores.

Durable: The technology that goes into the engineering of laminate flooring has improved to such an extent that these ranges are now extremely durable and robust. Many of these floors will retain their looks for 20 or 30 years.

Stain-Resistant: If you have kids and pets, you will be happy to know that laminate flooring services offer products that are highly stain resistant. Spots can be cleaned with dedicated laminate flooring cleaning products, or something as simple as an acetone nail polish remover. However, never experiment with cleaning solutions before checking with your flooring supplier. Using the wrong product may void your warranty.

UV Protected: The flooring finishes are made to be fade resistant. When you move furniture, there will be no tell-tale dull spots or lines on the flooring.

Sub-Floor Suitability: One of the boons of a laminate flooring installation is that it can be done over virtually any existing flooring. The two exceptions are carpeting and real hardwood on concrete.

All Grade Levels: A laminate flooring installation is workable on any grade level.

Impact Resistant: If you choose wisely, you will find that the laminate flooring service industry offers products with superior impact resistance. A quality floor copes admirably with the common household mishaps.

Authentic Real Wood: A laminate floor can create an atmosphere with the same warmth and texture of real hardwood, at a fraction of the price. These days, many laminate flooring planks even come with beveled edges to bring it even closer to an authentic look. You will even find ranges with the typical weathered real wood appearance.

Do It Yourself: Installing laminate flooring is one of the easiest and most gratifying projects a do it yourself novice can tackle. The click-'n-go concept has taken the home remodeling world by storm.

Rapid Replacement: In case of a mishap, a section of the laminate flooring can be replaced. You won't have to redo a whole floor. To allow for this possibility, always keep an unopened box of flooring planks in storage.

Renovation rookies love the laminate flooring service industry, because the flooring is so simple to install and progress is so noticeable. This is one project even an all-thumbs first-timer can attempt with confidence. A gleaming ready-touse floor will reward you for your labor in as little as 8 hours. With the snap together designs, the joints are almost invisible.

Do your homework, stick to the laminate flooring installation and maintenance instructions, and your floor will retain its elegant looks for many years. With warranties of between 15 and 30 years, you can be sure that these ranges are made to last.

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