Why should I use laminate flooring?

If you have been considering redoing floors in your home, unquestionably, laminate flooring has come up in your search. Questioning if it would be a good fit to use in your home? Perhaps this can help you decide. Here are our top reasons for installing laminate floors in your home.

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COST

Laminate flooring is synthetic. It is constructed from a layer of printed plastic material and fused to a core layer and protected with a transparent wear layer. It is a low-maintenance and low-cost flooring choice that has several usages throughout the home. Laminate flooring can be a thrifty way to attain the look of higher-priced natural materials such as ceramic tile or hardwood. If you love hardwood but find the project is above your budget, laminate will give you a similar look at a lower cost.

STYLES

Several styles are available, including ceramic and natural stone. However, it is mainly found replicating wood. Laminate is also available in an array of various colors, so the possibilities are endless!

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MAINTENANCE

If you have kids or pets, you will be happy to know that laminate is easy to clean. The wear layer of laminate flooring is repellant to spills and stains and incredibly easy to sweep and mop. It is very hard-wearing and can withstand UV fading. Therefore, it is an essential element for flooring in homes with an abundance of natural light.

RESISTANCE

Hardwood floors bond to the subfloor where laminates are interlocked to one another. Laminate is resistant to damage initiated by expansion and contraction. When changes in temperature and pressure in the home happen, laminate flooring material can swell and shrink without warping and snapping against the subfloor. Hardwood floors need extra room for expanding and contracting.

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HEALTH

Since laminate floors are resistant to mold and bacteria growth, it makes it a great flooring choice for people who suffer from allergies. You can clean and dust laminate regularly without an issue.

MOISTURE

Laminate is suitable in just about any room of the home. Hardwood is not ideal in rooms with moisture like bathrooms or laundry rooms due to the risk of water damage. However, you can use laminate in these rooms without concern. It can endure water splashes and humidity. Yet, puddles of water not cleaned up immediately can seep into seams and cause damage.

Laminate flooring is easy on the pocket and can replicate expensive premium materials like hardwood. Contact Creative Carpet & Flooring today to see if laminate flooring is right for your home. Our flooring consultants will always work in your best interest. We are more than happy to answer any of your questions about laminate or any style of flooring.