City, Handyman Coral Springs, Handyman Dania, Handyman Dania Beach, Handyman Davie, Handyman Deerfield Beach, Handyman Ft Lauderdale,
Handyman Hallandale, Handyman Hallandale Beach, Handyman Hollywood Fl, Handyman Lauderdale by the Sea Handyman Lauderdale Isles, Handyman
Weston, Handyman Lauderdale Lakes, Handyman Lauderhill, Handyman Margate, Handyman Miami Beach, Handyman Miami Gardens, Handyman North
Lauderdale, Handyman North Miami Beach, Handyman North Miami, Handyman Parkland, Handyman Pembroke Pines, Handyman Plantation, Handyman
Pompano Beach, Handyman Sunny Isles, Handyman Sunrise, handyman surfside, Carpentry (Kitchen Installations, Door Replacement, Crown Molding,
Drywall Hanging, Repair, Replace, Flooring (Tile Installation, Wood Floor Installation, Re grout, Windows, Doors (Impact / Non Impact, Windows Installation,
Entrance Doors, Door Panels Replacement, Interior Doors, Closet Doors, Paint (Interior, Exterior, Faux Finish, Murals), Electrical (Outlet, Ceiling Fan, Lighting,
etc.)Concrete (Patio, Stucco, and Brick), Plumbing ( Plumbing work, Fixture Installation and Repairs), IKEA Furniture Assembly, Entertainment Systems,
Plasma TV Installation, Surround System
Would
You Try Wood Laminate Flooring?
If you love hardwood flooring, but you don't want to
spend a fortune, a laminate wood floor may be the answer. You can find a wide
variety of laminate flooring brands in different designs and sizes to give you
that hardwood look.
Hardwood Flooring vs.
Wood Laminate Flooring
As beautiful as a hardwood floor may look, there are a
few benefits to choosing laminate over hardwood:
- Durability -- Wood laminate flooring
is great for high-traffic areas and doesn't fade or stain as easily as
hardwood flooring.
- Maintenance -- Hardwood flooring can
require a lot of upkeep; laminate flooring is easier to maintain, you
don't need to polish, wax, refinish, or sand it.
- Cost -- Wood laminate flooring can
average anywhere from $1.50 to $6.00 per square foot depending on the
quality, whereas hardwood flooring can start at almost twice as much.
Installing Wood
Laminate
Laminate wood flooring floats on top of your existing
floor. The installation includes laying a polyurethane underlay under the
laminate flooring to allow the floor to lay over the
top. There are two types of wood laminate:
- Glued: A few
laminate floors require application of glue to the tongue and groove
joints. Other laminate floors are pre-glued and require a damp sponge to
re-activate the adhesive at the edges.
- Glueless:
These flooring squares do not require glue for assembly; the tongue and
grooves are designed to lock together.
Tips for Laminate Floor
Upkeep:
To keep your laminate floor in tip-tip condition,
consider the following:
- Protect the floor from furniture
scratches: Use felt pads underneath chair and table legs.
- Vacuum up dirt or grit with the soft
brush accessory attachments.
- Wipe the floor with a damp cloth or
mop the floor when needed.
- Don't use steel wool or abrasives;
laminate flooring, although durable, can be scratched.
You can have the look of hardwood in your home for much
less than natural hardwood. If you take care of the maintenance, your laminate
floor will give you years of performance!
 |  |  |  |  |  |