Laminate Flooring

Laminate Flooring

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Laminate flooring is one of the latest trends in indoor furnishing. Although the concept behind laminate furnishings is quite old, it has gained popularity in the US only in the recent years. Basically, laminate flooring is designed to suit your taste in such a way that you can give a completely natural and different look to your house with a floor with matches the texture of hardwood, stone or any other creative idea that you can come up with. What has made laminate flooring so popular is not just the wide variety of designs available but also the fact that it is easy to install and to maintain in the long run.

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What exactly is laminate flooring

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It is always important to really understand how the flooring has been designed and constructed rather than simply taking the contractor’s word for it. Laminate flooring essentially comprises of four components. The first component is the topmost layer made of aluminum oxide. This is the decorative layer which is also covered by the second component which is a clear sheet of protective covering to prevent scratches and stains. The other two components form the base of the flooring through moisture resistant wooden core and a balancing core.

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Advantages of Laminate Flooring

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The following are some of the major advantages of laminate flooring:

Laminate flooring is one of the prettiest and most creative kinds of flooring. With the help of this, the floor of the house can be made to resemble any kind of hardwood material. Cleaning and maintenance of laminate flooring are quite simple. Regular sweeping or vacuuming is sufficient to remove dust and stains. Laminate flooring is very tolerant to elements of the climate. For this reason, it is great for even outdoor use or on stairs, patio etc. Laminate flooring is easy to install and can, in fact, be installed on top of any pre-existing kind of flooring.

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