Benefits of Laminate Flooring for Your Home
Laminate flooring is a type of floor composed of several layers. The base layer is made of a composite material containing compressed wood chips. Above that is the image layer that contains a picture of wood (or stone), and on top is the wear layer that protects the whole product from damage.
The techniques and technologies used in its construction allow laminate flooring to provide an attractive, versatile option for homeowners. Here are some of the benefits of using laminate flooring in your home.
1. Affordability
Laminate flooring is mass-produced and offers a lower price point than many other types of flooring. Since material costs and labor costs both tend to be low, laminate flooring can offer an attractively priced option for homeowners looking to replace a floor on a budget.
2. Quick installation
The type of installation used for laminate is called floating floor installation. This basically means that laminate is simply laid down over an underlayment with pieces attaching to each other, but not attaching to the sub-floor. Since there's no need to nail the flooring down, laminate installation can be relatively quick and easy.
3. Attractive designs
Laminate products come in a wide range of patterns and colors now. Some are designed to look like wood, while others are designed to look like natural stone or even cement tiles. On top of that, these products come in colors from gray and black to brown and beige if you're going for naturals, or even brighter colors like blue or yellow if you want a pop of color.
4. Durability
Although laminate flooring isn't as resistant to water as other materials, its performance and durability have improved greatly over the years. So if your only experience with laminate flooring was several decades ago, keep in mind that laminate flooring production has improved considerably since then, allowing for greater durability and overall quality.
5. Easy care
Laminate is relatively easy to clean and care for as well. While you don't want to use scouring pads or harsh chemicals on laminate, it can be easy to clean with a simple soap and water solution on a damp mop. You don't need to scrub any grout or use specialized cleaners, let alone seal it or wax the floor's surface.
These benefits show how laminate flooring could be a useful and low-maintenance part of your home as well as an attractive and durable one. Get in touch with your laminate flooring contractors today to learn more.
