Laminate has become a popular choice in the world of flooring for its durability and low cost.
Reasons to consider laminate flooring
Laminate flooring looks like hardwood or stone, but its price is exponentially less. Also, it does not have the required maintenance that hardwood has. A homeowner gets the look of hardwood floors without the cost to install or the cost of upkeep.
Laminate flooring is an easy way to update the look and style of your home. Removing shag carpet and replacing it with easy to install laminate is a quick way to give your house a facelift.
Most laminate flooring is able to be installed directly over the existing flooring. With the exception of removing carpet, installing laminate is virtually preparation free.
Laminate flooring is excellent to use in high traffic areas because it is very durable and scratch resistant. However, it is important to know the intended purpose of the purchased laminate. If it is recommended for lighter traffic, it would be not be good to use in the kitchen. Aside from that, the premium laminates are made for significant use and are even more durable than hardwood.
Reasons to not use laminate flooring
Laminate flooring does no absorb noise well. When walking across the floor, it carries a loud, hollow sound. Also, laminate flooring is not very visually warm.
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