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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