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All About Laminate Floors in Calgary

Posted on August 12, 2011 at 6:45 AM

 

Laminate Flooring in Calgary is not only one of the best but best in almost all the terms of costing, design and also in terms of technology prevailing in current world flooring options.


But the question rises of what exactly is laminate flooring is?


Laminate technology is similar to hardwood in looks. But the difference between hardwood and laminate flooring is the latter one is a little bit of vinyl tiling and also a little bit of engineered floor. So to speak, it’s kinds of a hybrid flooring option which can be considered as viable and very much cost-effective which is very important in today’s world.


The durability is something that each family can appreciate, and it's truly very difficult to damage available out there. If we try to define the same in technical terms, laminate flooring would be understood as having two thin layers of paper filled with melamine. The bottom layer is literally a photograph of wood grain and it is covered by a hard layer which makes it resistant to dents and scratches laminate floors. Installation is usually substantially less difficult than that needed by carpet or hardwood flooring, and quite often is a task that some homeowners take upon themselves.


Any consumer that takes benefit of laminate flooring sales in Calgary knows that it can help to have the materials professionally installed, so it can be never a bad idea to ask the supplier if they offer any type of installation service or at least would be readily.


The pros and cons list of laminate technology has number of points that needs to be considered explicitly while working with it. We will first list out the pros of laminate flooring. Laminate flooring is very easy to clean, stain resistant and easy to install. Laminate is also quite affordable compared to hardwood flooring. So, if you live near Calgary and you’re decided on a wood-look for your home, laminate flooring is a durable, cost-effective alternative to wood.


In early days laminate floors were very much boring! Old cliché look. If you wanted a floor like and butcher block, laminate floors were the very good options. After a few years I began to lose interest in doing installations for two chief reasons; they were extremely sensitive to moisture, and a pain to install using glue. Often the edges would swell up because of the glue after installation and it doesn’t matter what was done. More than likely a case of too much glue but the manufacturers insisted on a liberal amount, which in effect would seal the edges.


Although laminate is quite durable, it isn’t scratch-proof nor can it be sanded and re-finished as wood can. Therefore, if laminate flooring gets scratched or damaged in any way, the pieces need to be removed and replaced instead of re-finished.


Laminate flooring combines all natural designs with a durable finish, tough and used in many areas of the home. Laminate floors present sensible designs and can imitate the characteristics of the hand scraped hardwood floors too.


It is very vital to always keep laminate pure, as dust, dirt and sand particles can tear the ornamental surface over time. Moreover, it is again essential to keep laminate relatively dehydrated, as sitting water or moisture can root the planks to swell, warp, etc, even though some brands are equipped with water-resistant coatings. Water spills are not a trouble if they are wiped up promptly, and not allowed to remain there for a longer period of time.


Hence, it is better to go with the laminate flooring in Calgary, which comes in better design and with reasonable cost.

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