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Why so many people are now choosing laminate floors?
Laminate flooring is durable
Laminate flooring is an extremely durable flooring surface designed for high foot traffic areas and is an excellent choice for homes with children or pets. All laminate floors have an incredibly hard and durable wear layer finish, and provide better scratch and dent resistance when compared to solid hardwood floors and vinyl floors. Laminate flooring is a very livable flooring solution, providing a 15 year warranty against wear and damage.
Stain resistant
Laminate floors also offer improved stain resistance qualities over solid hardwood flooring and carpet options.
Fade resistant
Unlike hardwood floors, laminate flooring will not fade over time with repeated sun exposure.
Moisture resistant
Laminate floors can be installed in environments with higher than normal humidity and moisture levels. Conversely, it is not recommended that solid hardwood floors be installed in these areas due to concerns of cupping, warping, and gaping from the wood expansion and contraction.
Economical
Compared to other flooring solutions, laminate flooring may offer the best value proposition over the longer term. If we compare flooring options over a 15 year period; carpets will need to be reinstalled 2 - 4 times, solid hardwoods will require 3 - 5 refinishing treatments, and vinyl will require replacement at least 3 times.
Ease of installation
Laminate floors are a floating floor system that are not designed to be secured to the sub-floor, but actually float to adjust to the temperature and humidity levels of the interior environment. They can be installed over an existing floor, sub-floor, or even concrete via a glueless click system that easily snaps together.
Easy maintenance
Regular vacuuming and wiping with a damp mop or rag is all that is required to keep the floors clean. All of these fixes are relatively simple, and if large damage occurs, you can take apart that section of the floating floor and replace the damaged board.
Health benefits
There is a growing body of literature that suggests hard flooring surfaces provide a healthier living environment when compared to carpeting and mats. Larger accumulations of dust, debris and dust mites are often observed in carpet environments. Some allergists have also started recommending carpet removal to patients that suffer from acute dust allergies.
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