Laminate flooring is a popular choice for family homes - offering a great wood effect without the traditional downsides or expense of wood.
Laminate is very hardy, and will not easily get damaged by constant foot traffic.
However, accidents happen - and your laminate flooring might end up getting chipped, scratched or dented.
It's worth thinking about what furniture you'll have on your laminate floor - and fitting felt protectors or castor trays to prevent scratches. It's always good to lift and carry chairs and tables, too, rather than dragging them and risking a scratch.
You can't control every footstep on your floor - but asking people to remove their shoes will prevent stones or glass in their soles affecting your laminate.
Laminate can be sensitive if you cover it in water - so don't pour out your bucket and then try to mop it up. Many manufacturers make special laminate floor cleaner which will keep your floor looking as good as new.
Of course, prevention is better than cure - but there may well be times when you notice a scratch you want to get rid of.
There are a range of special laminate flooring repair kits which can help cover up a blemish on your floor like a scratch. They often come with specialised tools and in a variety of colours, so you can match it to your floor exactly.
The latest flooring news, courtesy of Floors Online.
Date : 05/07/2011
Category: Flooring Industry News