Home renovations are fun to do, but they can take lots
of planning and research. Whether you are painting and
decorating, selecting new furniture or deciding what type of
flooring there are many factors you need to consider and these will help
to determine your choice.
When choosing flooring it is very important to compare the differences between carpets and wood flooring to help decide
between the two. You will need to weigh a lot of factors such
as do you have children, pets and what form of durability do you need to make
your choice. If you choose to have a wooden type of flooring there are solid floors and laminate flooring,
both have their advantages and
disadvantages. It is worth considering Laminate flooring which is a less
expensive choice if you have a tight budget.
What is Laminate
flooring?
Laminate flooring is constructed of high-density fiberboard
and covered in a hyper-realistic decorative layer. It is hard wearing and very
versatile. It comes in several colors and designs such as light, medium or
dark. There are also many colors to choose from such as marble, mosaic
and stone effects too. Many brands come with a water resistance and
antimicrobial coating making the floors more suitable for everyday use.
What are the
advantages of laminate flooring?
Laminate floors are hypoallergenic, they are easy to
take care of. They can be vacuumed, swept, and mopped to keep fresh
and dust free. They are relatively cheaper compared to solid hardwood floors
and can be fitted easily as the panels are tongue and groove style and click
together to create great results when laid on underlay. The floors look smart
and stylish and can be fitted in any part of the house.
What were the
disadvantages?
If the laminated floor is not treated correctly it can warp
and scratch easily, so it’s important to choose a
well-treated hard wearing design.
When deciding on the pattern of the laminate flooring, a lot of companies offer free samples so you can match the colour and style within the comfort of your home. Whichever colour or style you have in your home, you will find that the design options found in laminate flooring are enormous and there is lots of choice to suit all tastes.
All pictures are used with permission provided by flooring superstore
When deciding on the pattern of the laminate flooring,
a lot of companies offer free samples so you can match the colour and style
within the comfort of your home. Whichever
colour or style you have in your home, you will find that the design options
found in laminate flooring are enormous and there is lots of choice to
suit all tastes.
All pictures are used
with permission provided by flooring superstore
**Post is in collaboration with flooring superstore
You're right! Laminate floors are easy to take care of. I give ours a vacuum and quick mop and it's good as new.
ReplyDeleteYes I agree I love how easy they are to keep clean.
DeleteLaminate flooring is really easy to take care of and its a great price too. So much cheaper than hard wood flooring
ReplyDeleteI think that laminate flooring not only looks fantastic but it's also so practical and easy to clean!
ReplyDeleteThe biggest plus for laminate flooring is the ease of taking care of it. So cost effective too.
ReplyDeleteWe keep looking at laminate flooring and I have to say you've raised some good points here and we will have to review weather we laminate our floor now
ReplyDeleteYou can get really good lamintes these days! I definitely prefer any sort of wooden flooring to carpets.
ReplyDeleteWe opted for vinyl that looks like wood when we had our floors done, purely as the kids were little. I would love to upgrade them now
ReplyDeleteWe use a range of floors when we refurbish properties. It all depends on the budget and the look you are trying to create.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to change the hallway flooring, we have carpet at the moment and it's a pain to keep clean - laminate flooring would be a great way to ease this problem
ReplyDeleteThis is all the kind of thing I'll need to look into next year when we move as we do want wood affect floors in a lot of the home x
ReplyDeleteIf we owned our house and could do what we wanted with it, I'd definitely get laminate flooring. I think it is great.
ReplyDeleteMy dad got his whole home renovated and opted to put laminate floors as this makes its so much easier for my niece to move around the home in a wheelchair. Carpets are a great hindrance for her. I love the colours and types of laminates that are available these day. Gives you the feel of a real wooden floor.
ReplyDeleteI love the look of laminate wood flooring and it amazes me how much the ones you can get now look like hard wood flooring xxx
ReplyDeleteI love laminate flooring as it is so quick and easy to clean which is a great help when you've got kids that seem to attract mess.
ReplyDeleteThe quality of laminate varies greatly I find. When we moved into our house there was lots of laminate - beautiful quality in our bedroom, but a bit cheap and cheerful in the kitchen and you can really tell. It makes a big difference to the feel of the room.
ReplyDeleteTrue when my kids were toddlers we preferred laminates to any other floor. They were great to care for n took all the spills n wear n tear.
ReplyDeleteLaminate floors are so much easier to look after than carpets. Plus easy to clean and perfect for people with allergies.
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