What you should know about laminate flooring

Thursday, March 31, 2011
Since its introduction, laminate flooring has been a popular choice for homeowners who want the appearance of hardwoods. Manufacturers of laminate flooring offer dozens of designs that look almost exactly like real wood or stone. Laminate floors consist of a synthetic surface bonded to a fiberboard core. Laminate floor is similar to the laminate used for countertops, but it's much harder. These flooring materials are extremely easy to maintain.

Laminate flooring pieces vary somewhat in size, depending on the manufacturer, but they are usually about 8in. wide and 4 ft. long. Laminate flooring's cost varies with style and quality. The biggest advantage to using laminate flooring is that it can be installed over existing floors - vinyl, concrete, and hardwood, for example - as long as the manufacturer's directions are followed. The installation of laminate flooring is a reasonably quick and relatively easy do-it-yourself project. But for better result, it's always a good idea to hire professional installer.

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