Top Five Reasons to Choose Laminate Flooring

1. Lower cost
   Laminate flooring gives you the look of hardwood without the expense. With less expense, you can do more with your room like using different grains or colors to achieve a custom look. Or, you can even makeover more rooms for the same amount it would cost you to install one room of hardwood. In fact, because laminate flooring can often be installed by the do-it-yourselfer you can save even more money in labor costs.


2. Moisture resistance
   Want the look of hardwood in your basement? Laminate flooring is an excellent choice. Because of its moisture resistance, laminate floors can be stalled below grade, an installation option not recommended for solid wood floors. Also, wet spills on laminate floors are easier to clean than in carpet.


3. Durability
   Laminate flooring is a great choice for high traffic areas of the home like the entryway and living room. The top surface wear layer of laminate floors increases scratch and fade resistance. In fact, if you have pets (particularly a dog) you will soon discover that laminate flooring doesn’t get scratched up as easily by Fido’s claws.


4. Easy maintenance
   Unlike hardwood floors, laminate flooring has a permanent finish. There will be no need for refinishing every five to seven years like hardwood floors require. Also, daily cleaning is just as easy as with a hardwood floor. A simple dust mop of the surface will pick up your normal household dirt and dust. In the event your floor does become damaged, replacement of a laminate plank is very quick and easy and can be handled by most homeowners themselves.


5. Speed of installation
   Hardwood flooring installations can take days to install. Those are days you most likely shouldn’t be in the house due to the dust and chemicals involved. Laminate flooring can be installed in hours and doesn’t involve the sanding and harsh chemicals associated with hardwood installations. Best of all, laminate floors can be walked on as soon as they are installed. No waiting for chemicals to dry before you can enjoy your new floors.

In conclusion, laminate flooring is a great low cost alternative to hard wood floors. Laminate floors are easy to install and maintain and will give you years of flooring enjoyment!