Monday, July 25, 2016

A Guide To Choosing The Right Custom Laminate Flooring

By Ainsley G. Zaver


Laminate flooring is a ribbon made of sturdy vinyl, which can cover durable plywood to increase its durability. It can be designed to imitate several ceramic tiles, wood, and stone flooring styles. Custom laminate flooring enhances the elegance of a building and addresses the preferences and lifestyle needs of homeowners. The floors exist in diverse colors and designs hence offer homeowners a chance to choose styles that appeal to them.

Laminates are affordable, highly hygienic, and their installation procedure is simple. Before embarking on the purchase process, it is important to ensure the laminates are highly durable and scratch resistant. Since laminates exist in numerous designs, shapes, and colors, property owners can choose those that complement the construction designs of their properties. Clients can transform their visions of living in stunning buildings into a reality by sharing details about the floors they are envisioning with the professionals. On the other hand, they can choose perfect designs from the custom-made ones.

Despite laminates existing in numerous styles and colors, they are categorized as smooth, hand-scrapped, and textured. The hand-scrapped laminates not only look like real wood, but also feel like it. Nevertheless, it is firmer and more durable than real wood. Its top surface appears exactly like real wood. Textured types imitate solid wood floors. They are scratch resistant, and their top layer has a durable finish.

Most residential homes contain smooth laminate flooring. Smooth ones are of diverse colors that imitate hardwood boards. They have a fantastic natural look, affordability, and scratch resistant abilities. Textured floors are ideal choices for areas that experience high traffic like the living areas and hallways.

Manufacturers supply laminates in packs of boards. Every board possesses an interlocking edge, which can seal firmly when joined to another board. Henceforth, it is imperative to consider the locking mechanism, materials quality, as well as thickness during the buying process. Ensure the boards have a perfect thickness and are locking correctly.

There are numerous designs of laminate floors. Some create a realistic antique effect perfect for rural buildings while others are the ultra-modern and perfect choice for contemporary homes. Natural wood effect floors are the most common and exist in diverse colors ranging from honeyed hue, light, dark, to rich wood tones.

The flooring material has a low maintenance requirement and cost. However, regular cleaning is an effective tactic for improving its lifespan. During the vacuuming process, utilize the soft brush attachment to eliminate instance of scratching the surface.




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