Durability
Because it's designed with a tough and durable wear layer,
laminate flooring is much stronger than most installed solid
hardwood flooring, carpets and vinyls, it's more resistant to
scratches than softer surfaces (solid hardwood floors for eg.)
and is one of the best choices for households with heavy foot
traffic, kids, or pets. But, best of all, laminates will look
like new for years.
Resistance
Laminates are highly resistant to stains, fading and moisture
and many laminate flooring manufacturers offer warranty
protection against them for a long period of time (usually from
10 to 25 years).
Ease of installation
The top brands of laminate flooring have developed a glueless
floating floor installation process. They just need to be cut,
clicked together and are ready for walking or even placing heavy
things, like furniture, on them. Most professional installers
could do it in a couple of days, but expect to take longer if
you want to do it yourself.
Easy cleaning and maintenance
To clean up spills and messes, just use a little soap and water
and your laminate floors will look brand new.
Healthy flooring
Laminate flooring provides a much cleaner and healthier living
environment when compared to other floorings such as carpets,
with regular cleaning cycles. It accumulates less dust, pet
dander, allergens and it doesn't hold residual stain
contaminants on the surface. Allergic people will often be
recommended to remove the carpets from the living space.
Economical
A typical laminate flooring is and extremely economical
solution, if you take in consideration the costs of alternate
flooring solutions. Solid hardwood floors will require 4-5
refinishings and carpets and vinyls will need to be replaced at
least twice (depending on traffic loads), while laminates don't
require anything.
In conclusion, kids playing with their toys on the floor, the
dog running through with dirty paws, friends walking with wet
shoes on it, or baby bottle spills all over it won't be a
problem with laminate flooring. They are the perfect floor for
busy families and growing households.
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