Laminate hardwood flooring is very versatile flooring that gives the appearance of having hardwood flooring without the expensive price tag. Laminate flooring does look like hardwood, it is not made of solid wood. It is called engineered hardwood because it is made from several materials bonded together under extremely high pressure. It is easy to care and lay for and when you step on it, it is almost like you are floating. This is why laminate hardwood flooring is also called a floating floor.
In contrast to solid hardwood, laminate hardwood flooring is about half the cost. Another advantage of laminate flooring is that it can be laid down on virtually any type of surface, except, of course, carpet. It is suitable for installing on top of vinyl, wood or concrete.
When you ask the flooring retailer about how to lay laminate flooring, you will get several different instructions about how to prepare the floor beforehand. You do have to make sure the surfaces is free of any dust or small pieces of dirt that might work their way up through the laminate hardwood flooring.
You do have to take extra care when you install laminate hardwood flooring over radiant heating. You have to read both the instructions for how to lay laminate flooring and the instructions regarding the radiant heat before you start. You don't have to open the packages until you are ready to start when you plan to lay laminate hardwood flooring in your home, of course the easiest and best way to have your flooring put in is to have it done by a professional.
Laminate hardwood flooring is very versatile flooring that gives the appearance of having hardwood flooring without the expensive price tag.
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