Knowing what type of floor covering to lay down in the home can be difficult at the best of times; but it can be even more so in areas that experience much-higher levels of traffic.
Laminate is recommended as one of the best types of flooring for homes experiencing higher levels of traffic.
Whilst there are no real restraints on which type of laminate flooring you choose, you should keep your eye out for the following:
Flooring with a superior level of surface protection - Flooring, especially in areas of high traffic, can become scuffed, worn, ripped or damaged significantly over a period of time. Therefore it is vital to ensure that you choose a laminate floor with a much higher level of surface protection.
Quality composition - Although many will assume that laminate flooring's performance depends solely on the surface level, it doesn't. When making a choice, you need to pick the laminate flooring that has been manufactured to feature a high-density core - as this will offer a far greater level of stability.
A good warranty - The best laminate floors will come with a warranty that covers fading, general wear and tear and stains. However, with a good level of care and maintenance you should find that the warranty is very rarely required.
The latest flooring news, courtesy of Floors Online.
Date : 31/10/2011
Category: Flooring Industry News