Pros and Cons of Laminate Flooring

Hardwood floors are hard to beat. Their natural grain texture is a timeless classic that can complement almost any interior design. Unfortunately, for all its benefits and advantages, it also has its limitations. Like most construction materials made from wood, hardwood flooring is prone to water damage. This means you want to keep it as far away as possible from areas like the kitchen and the bathroom, where you expect frequent water use.

Luckily, laminate flooring offers a solution that gives you the appeal of hardwood floors but without its vulnerability to moisture. This, however, is not the only advantage of this extremely popular material. Let our professional craftsmen at Handyman Connection® of Winter Park show you the many ways laminate floors can benefit your home.

Straightforward Installation

Most laminate floorboards are manufactured with a snap-lock mechanism that allows for easy installation. The tongue-and-groove edge is designed to quickly and, with a little glue, securely attach to each other. This means you can save some money on labor by taking a DIY approach to its installation. Be wary, however, of slight manufacturing defects on the edges as even minor bumps and flaws can make the snapping attachment go awry.

Maintenance Requirements

One of the biggest draws of laminate flooring is that it’s almost maintenance-free. Dry dirt and debris can be easily swept away or vacuumed while liquid spills are mopped without much difficulty. Our experts recommend using a special laminate cleaning solution to help keep your floor last longer and look brand new.

The Perfect Floor

A soft underlayment beneath the laminate sheets helps “soften” the floor, making it the ideal material in places with seniors or young children. Choose variants that include an anti-slip coating to help lessen the slipperiness many people associate with this type of floor.

Find everything you need to install laminate flooring at Handyman Connection of Winter Park, your leading provider of home improvement tools and materials. Give us a call at (407) 270-2348 or fill out our online contact form to request an estimate today.