Laminate flooring is a great flooring option for the Dallas homeowner who wants the beauty and elegance of hardwood flooring with the practicality and resilience of a synthetic floor. Laminate is also less expensive than hardwood flooring, so it appeals to the budget-conscious consumer as well.
Laminate achieves the look of a hardwood floor with a photograph of wood grain that is laminated to a wood chip composite on the underside. The photograph is then covered with a hard transparent layer on top. While hardwood floors are highly susceptible to scratches, dents and moisture, laminate easily withstands all of these, making it a great flooring option for families, especially those with small children or pets. Laminate flooring also does not get scratched or dented by furniture the way hardwood floors can. Because laminate floors are so durable, most come with extensive warranties.
Laminate flooring is also extremely easy to clean because it can be swept, vacuumed or mopped, and unlike hardwood flooring, it is highly stain-resistant. If it should become stained, it is easy to clean with soap and water. Because it can withstand topical moisture, laminate flooring can be installed in kitchens and bathroom environments that would destroy hardwood flooring.
Laminate floors are also helpful if anyone in the home suffers from allergies, since it does not attract dust mites, pollen, pet dander or other allergens the way carpet does. In addition, because it is so easy to clean, any allergens or bacteria that do enter the home can be wiped from the surface before they cause problems. For someone who battles allergies, eliminating all of the dust that gets trapped in carpets in the home offers substantial relief.
Probably the biggest advantage of laminate flooring is the cost. Both in terms of the materials and the installation costs, laminate flooring is the most economical of all flooring options. It does not require refinishing or polishing the way that hardwood floors do, and it will not need to be replaced nearly as often as carpeted floors. It is less expensive per square foot than tile, and it is much easier and cheaper to install as well.
A quick call to your Dallas area flooring contractor will have you and your family walking on elegant, easy-to-clean, economical laminate flooring in no time. Heavy traffic will not be an issue because your new flooring will be up to the task, and allergy sufferers will find much needed relief. If you are a Dallas homeowner and want the best of both worlds, consider installing laminate flooring today.
