Laminate flooring was developed to resemble the appearance of wooden flooring. This popular style of flooring has many advantages of using real wood throughout your home, according to flooringnews.com.
Designs of laminate flooring now make it very difficult to tell whether it is actually a hardwood floor.
Laminate floors need very little maintenance compared to hardwood flooring. A wet mop is all you need to get your floor looking its best.
Scratching is less of a problem, as it is more resistant to damage than hardwood.
Water can stain hardwood flooring, whilst laminates can deal with any spillage providing that it is mopped up quickly.
Hardwood is very durable and a careful user that protects the floor with coats of varnish can make it last a lifetime.
Laminate floor can last a lifetime without the maintenance and is much more cost effective.
There are many different styles of laminate flooring available to suit all tastes.
The latest flooring news, courtesy of Floors Online.
Date : 03/02/2011
Category: Flooring Industry News