Why to Use Laminate Flooring?

Laminate is a synthetic multi-layer floor that’s fused together in a lamination process. Laminate flooring simulates wood (or sometimes stone) with a photographic applique layer under a clear protective layer. This top-most surface layer is a hard transparent type of plastic sheet that is impervious to dogs, chairs, high heels, and other common damaging elements. It’s also easy to install. It snaps together with tongue and groove, unlike traditional wood flooring that requires professional installation. It has the look, feel, and durability of wood flooring, combined with the waterproof and low maintenance aspects of vinyl flooring.

 

Why To Use Laminate Flooring?

It has the look, feel, and durability of wood flooring, combined with the waterproof and low maintenance aspects of vinyl flooring. The material has plenty of alluring features that will easily convince you to consider it as a top choice for flooring. Here’s what you need to know.

1) High Durability

The construction of laminate makes it ultra-durable. The wear layer of laminate floor is extremely tough. It’s great for high traffic areas and houses. Laminate flooring can even be more stable than hardwood. You can walk on laminate flooring without fear of scratching. With an aluminum oxide top coating, laminate flooring holds up to scratches, dents, fading and stains. 

2) Easy Installation

It’s so easy to install, most people can do it themselves. Installation is a simple matter of laying a foam underlayment, then joining rows of planks edge-to-edge across the floor. Snap-together laminate flooring also eliminates the need for VOC-releasing glues. Plus, Laminate can be floated over most existing floors. You can lay down hundreds of square feet in one weekend. A professional crew can lay down a room in an hour or so. 

3) Affordability

Laminate flooring one of the most inexpensive of all flooring materials. The price benefits of laminate flooring give you a realistic hardwood or tile look, without breaking the bank. Laminate can provide you with the look of hardwood or tile at a fraction of the cost. Laminate flooring is less expensive than traditional hardwood, but doesn’t fall short when it comes to look and quality.  Many very good laminates can be found in affordable price ranges.

4) Cleaning and Maintenance

Laminate is a pretty easy surface to keep looking great. It's easier to keep clean than carpeting or tiled floors. Normal maintenance of vacuuming or sweeping will keep your flooring looking great daily. There are no special cleaners needed to keep a laminate floor in top shape. No floor waxing is ever necessary either. Laminate flooring’s moisture and stain resistant surface makes cleaning spills easy.

With less trash and waste, laminate is an eco-friendly floor.  It is easy to install and easy to take it into parts and reinstall it again. Laminate is made out of wood, which means that it can be recycled. This makes laminate flooring a perfect reusable material. Laminate manufacturers also have environmentally friendly practices that help protect the environment.