Laminate flooring is a durable, easy to clean, long-lasting alternative to other types of flooring materials including vinyl, ceramic and hardwood. Laminate flooring is offered in various colors and styles to suit your home.
Laminate flooring is made up of three layers. The top layer is made of laminate similar to a kitchen countertop. The second layer is a moisture resistant core. The bottom is another layer of laminate.
The installation time depends on the size and difficulty of the job. A typical kitchen installation, up to 500 square feet, can usually be completed in a single day.
Some dust will occur when the doorjambs are cut so that the flooring can be installed under them but most of the cutting is done outside of the home making it a relatively clean installation.
The flooring can used immediately following installation.
Yes. The damaged flooring can be replaced very easily.
Most manufacturers recommend a no-wax non-abrasive cleaner be used on the floor. A capful of disinfectant cleaner in a bucket of warm water is usually all that is needed.
Dog’s nails should not damage the floor.
"Floating floor" means that the pieces of laminate are snapped together to form one big sheet of laminate that is not adhered or nailed to the surface below, which enables the product to expand and contract with the changing weather. The floor is also installed over a padding or foam (depending on the manufacturer).
Laminate flooring is designed to be installed over almost any surface as long as they are flat and in solid condition. It can be installed over concrete, wood, Ceramic tile, and even your existing linoleum floor.
Yes, A silicone sealer is applied around the perimeter where water penetration may occur.
Warranties vary from a minimum of 15 years to full lifetime.
Laminate flooring is a very hard surface, which will not sustain any damage from tables, chairs, refrigerators or any other heavy objects resting on its surface.
No, Laminate flooring has a very hard durable surface that will withstand a lot of abuse but with improper use may scratch, chip, or dent.
