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Types of Laminate Flooring

Laminate Flooring 101: Understanding the Different Types of Laminate

April 4, 2023

If you’re considering installing laminate flooring in your home, you’re not alone. Laminate flooring has become a popular choice for homeowners due to its durability, affordability, and versatility. However, with so many different types of laminate flooring on the market, it can be challenging to know which one is right for your home. In this guide, we’ll explore the various types of laminate flooring and help you make an informed decision. What is Laminate Flooring? Laminate flooring is a type of flooring that consists of a wood composite core covered with a decorative layer and a wear layer. The decorative

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Choosing Flooring

What to Consider When Choosing Flooring: Popular Flooring Options

March 21, 2023

When it comes to choosing flooring for your home, there are many things to consider. The primary factors to consider are the type of flooring, cost, and installation. The type of flooring is important because the material will determine its durability and care requirements. Popular types include hardwood, laminate, tile, vinyl plank, and carpet. Each has its own benefits and drawbacks when it comes to cost, maintenance and longevity. Cost is a major factor when selecting flooring as different materials have varying price points. You also need to factor in installation costs if this isn’t something you can do yourself.

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How to Prevent Laminate Floors From Buckling

Buckled Laminate Flooring: How to Prevent Laminate Floors from Buckling

February 21, 2023

What Is Laminate Floor Buckling? Laminate floor buckling is an uneven appearance caused by planks lifting and splitting. This can be a very unsightly problem, resulting in raised ridges on affected laminate floors. A variety of factors, including moisture, temperature changes, and improper installation can cause it. Moisture and water damage are the most common causes of buckling, as they can cause the planks to swell and lift up from the subfloor. Temperature changes can also cause buckling due to the expansion and contraction of the laminate planks. An improper installation such as not allowing for proper acclimation or not

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How to Make Laminate Floors Shine

How to Make Laminate Floors Shine – Achieving an Attractive Finish Under the Right Conditions

December 20, 2022

Homeowners usually opt to install laminate flooring because of its low cost, durability, and lower maintenance needs. Laminate costs a fraction of what you would spend on hardwood floors, and modern laminate flooring imitates hardwood surprisingly well. If you looked at your choices and chose laminate, odds are you’re happy with your choice. However, many owners of laminate flooring encounter the same issue. After a few months, their floor begins to lose its new shine and clean appearance. Trying to fix the issue by mopping, they soon find that their floor looks even worse – sticky and streaky. Laminate flooring

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Flooring for high traffic areas in Vancouver: How to choose the best option

July 26, 2021

Currently, there are a multitude of flooring options available on the market, each with its specifications and particularities. When designing high-traffic areas, such as commercial spaces, it is critical to ask the right questions to define materials according to environmental requirements and functions. Flooring for High Foot Traffic Areas To start with: where will the flooring be installed? Is it indoors or outdoors? Is it a wet area? How much traffic will it be submitted to? Light, moderate or high? What kind of flow will the floor receive? Are they just people? Or bicycles, light vehicles and heavy vehicles? Also,

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Hardwood or Laminate Flooring? How To Make The Best Choice For Your Home

May 7, 2021

Wood flooring is the ideal choice for anyone looking for a flooring that adapts to various decorative styles. It is a type of material that gives beauty and warmth to spaces in addition to having several advantages, the main one being the fast and easy installation. If you are thinking of installing a floor like this in your home, you certainly have some doubts about which type to choose, right? Today we help you with this task and we will show you the differences between the hardwood floor and the laminate floor. Follow the article and decide which one is

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