8 reasons why you should go for laminate flooring
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8 Reasons Why You Should Go For Laminate Flooring
Are you planning home remodeling, but tight on the budget? Then how about
changing the flooring to give your home the much needed facelift? It will not be wrong
to say that the right flooring can add to the aesthetic value of your home. The flooring
can either make or break your impression on the visitors. Therefore, it is very critical
to spend some time before deciding which flooring to choose. It is important to
consider factors like, usage, budget, design and maintenance.
When deciding on the flooring, two popular choices are hardwood and laminate
flooring. Confused which one to choose? With the changing trends laminate flooring
has gained huge popularity, owing to its large number of benefits. Wondering what is
the reason for its growing popularity? You can get the look of wood with laminate that
closely mimics the color, texture and grain of real woods without actually paying for it.
This is not the laminated flooring can easily withstand the wear and tear and even
resist toughest stains.
Below mentioned are 8 reasons why one should go for Laminate Flooring and not any
other. Surely, they will serve as a great help for you to make any decision:
1. Easy installation: Installing laminate flooring is a piece of cake. This is one of
the major factors that have added to its popularity. There is no need of messy
glue or nails to install it. You can easily install it yourself as all you need to do
is click the panels together. It can be laid on top of the wood, concrete, plywood
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or the vinyl flooring. You will be surprised to know that you can install it even
on the heated concrete slabs. Thus, the installation process is also not a
tedious one and can be done with complete ease and comfort. The avid DIY
lovers will love laying the laminate flooring. The easy and DIY installation also
means savings as you need not pay the contractors to get the floor laid.
2. Works well for all room types: There are several designs to choose from
keeping your room type and décor in consideration. Laminate flooring boasts of
richness, character and warmth and is available in a range of finishes, patterns
and colors. For the dining room, pick more natural shades and for the kids
room, be a little playful with the colors. You can even find some really good
designs for the patio to add to its beauty. The laminated tiles make the house
look trendy and even add to its value. Surely, the buyers will love it if it is well
kept and tidy.
3. Easy cleaning: Scared of kids spoiling the delicate wood flooring, or the sloppy
guests who don’t give a damn about your new flooring! Well, Laminate Flooring
is the best option for you. It is pretty ease to clean the laminate flooring as
against the natural hardwood flooring. Just wipe it off with a wet mop and the
work is over. No more stains will be seen on your flooring. Just make it sure
that you use cleaning products that are safe for laminated flooring. There is no
need to use any polish or wax which is often messy.
4. Durability: Laminated flooring is tougher than most solid timber floors. These
tiles are resistant to wear, staining, scratching and cigarette burns. Wondering
why? As these tiles are made from pressed wood it is durable and even resist
the moisture, scratches and wear and tear. So, these tiles are best if you have
pets as the chances of wear and tear and scratches reduces to a great deal. It is
like, you install the tiles once and enjoy the benefits for years to come.
5. Eco-friendly: Laminated flooring allows you to give your home the classy
appearance without feeling guilty of misusing the natural resources. In reality,
the laminate wood flooring uses a high-definition image of hardwood to create a
desired look. This is not all, you can also feel happy as laminate flooring boards
are made of 75% pre-consumer recycled waste. So, in a way you are doing your
bit to save Mother Earth.
6. Fade resistant: Unlike carpet or hardwood, the laminated flooring doesn’t fade
because of the direct sunlight. The laminated flooring even if left exposed to
sunlight for long, will not fade and thus make it a natural choice for space that
received a lot of direct sunlight. This gives you the opportunity to do the
makeover of the room anytime without the fear of exposing the faded parts.
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7. No termites: Wood-hungry termites generally cause havoc and you have to
spend hundreds of dollars to repair the natural wood flooring. Though
laminated flooring looks like real, it is not and thus, the chances of wood-
hungry termites attacking you mitigated. This results in cost saving and
hassles.
8. Cost effective: If you are tight on budget, there is nothing better than
laminated flooring. Well, on an average laminate flooring will save you 25% of
the cost you’d spend on any other type of flooring. So a flat 25% discount. Not
bad! Not only this, you get to save on maintenance, installation and even
cleaning. Thus, it is a complete win-win situation for all.
Thus, if you are planning to get new flooring for your house, then Laminate Flooring
can be your best bet. It doesn’t burn a hole in your pocket, looks great and adds to the
room aesthetics. But remember, to choose the flooring keep the following points in
mind, thickness, warranty, texture and cost. All these factors will help you make an
informed choice and you will be able to choose the best laminated flooring that will not
only add to the home décor but also to the value of the home considerably.