Laminate Flooring
November 26, 2008 by Laminate & Hardwood Flooring
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Although carpet and hardwood are great options in many areas of the home, they are sometimes inadequate. Spaces like the kitchen, or garage, frequently demand a greater level of durability and resilience. Carpet is susceptible to dirt and stains, leading to a dirty looking surface that may also attract odors. Hardwood offers a great deal more durability than carpet, but it also falls prey to moisture. A wet hardwood eventually warps and cracks. After many seasons of expansion and contraction, moisture damage can really degrade the appearance of a hardwood floor.
Areas in which spills and accidents are frequent can result in scratching or gouging in the flooring as well. Laminate flooring is a wonderful solution for water damage and durability issues. With a laminate floor, decorators can have the classic appeal of hardwood if they so desire, while dodging many of the typical pitfalls. Laminate flooring is very resilient when it comes to moisture issues and will not absorb water. Stains are not an issue, and as long as they are cleaned up promptly, will cause no lasting damage at all.
Best of all, laminate flooring is very well priced, and can be found in a large selection of shades, colors, and styles.
Laying down laminate flooring is also relatively simple. As soon as a set of tiles can be unwrapped, check each to ensure that each tile is intact. Once certain that the entire package is intact, give the tiles a few days to adjust to their new environment. There may be some contraction or expansion involved when the laminate flooring tiles arrive in a new setting.
Be sure to follow all manufacturer instructions that are included with the tile packaging. Specific instructions on how to glue the tiles are very important, and can affect the overall performance of the tile. It is also important to give the tile a quarter inch between wall and flooring. Although a great deal of tools isn’t required for in home installation, you may have to cut the tiles to fit around corners, fireplaces, stairs, etc. A wet tile saw would definitely be adequate to cut laminate flooring.
Having a level surface for laying down tiles is also important. Be certain to fill any holes in the subflooring, or sand away any protruding areas that might stick up afterward.
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