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When considering the choice of flooring for your new home, the thought of installing laminate flooring must have come up in your research at some point in time.
If you are looking towards this type of flooring but are afraid of pitfalls, these benefits are sure to sway your decision. Here are some compelling reasons to install a laminate floor in your new home.
Quick and easy to install
Installing laminate is as fast as lightning, meaning you can cover one room of your home easily in a day.No messy cement or mortar means no cleaning up. Since laminate flooring comes in planks when laid in the right way the floor gives the surface an absolutely smooth and flawless look.
DIY installation
So long as your floor is free from imperfections, the laminate can be laid down without any complications. Moreover, since the sheets come in small sizes, up to four feet, this is a perfect DIY job, even for a layman.
High durability
Laminate flooring may look flimsy, but that is far from the truth.In fact, it is considered to be more stable than even hardwood. This is because while hardwood flooring looks elegant and is long lasting, natural floors can warp and ceramic tiles can crack. Over time, engineered wood floors eventually wear down to their plywood base
Easy to clean
When laminate floors are laid perfectly, their seams will be so tight that no dust or debris can get trapped. Just avoid water to stand on the laminate and use a spray mop or a damp(not wet) cloth to clean the floor.
Abrasion resistant surface
Laminate is made from wood with an overlay of melamine all pressed strongly together to create a surface which can withstand long-term damage. Heavy furniture, sliding chairs and even cigarette burns have no effect on a laminated floor. Check out these Black Friday deals on laminate now.
Mimics hardwood perfectly
Apart from some key materials, like 90% natural wood, which makes laminate look strong and beautiful, laminate floors come in designs that are indistinguishable from hardwood. This helps in imparting a sense of style and natural look to any room of a contemporary home.
Suitable for all rooms.
So long as a floor is not wet or has water flowing over it, laminate can give a sublime look to any room of the house. Whether it is the chic Oak finish you are looking for or the dark, rich Walnut finish for a cosy living room, laminate flooring can be as creative as you want.
Keeps health in check
While carpets can harbor germs and pathogens, when it comes to laminate flooring the sleek surface makes it tough for even the tiniest of allergens and other pests to thrive.
This is wonderful for those suffering from allergies and helps people suffering from asthma and other issues to keep these maladies at bay.
Laminate floors resist mold and bacteria, and since they can be easily cleaned, a mere dusting will do the job.