Benefits
Manufacturers have refined laminate to resist many common types of wear such as indentations, scratches, stains, burns and fading. Laminate also comes with many advantages for the consumer, several of which are substantiated by a 2006 Consumer Report® which stated that, “laminates typically lasted twice as long as solid-wood flooring before their surface began showing wear.”
Laminate is:
- Highly durable
- Ideal for high traffic areas
- Resistant to moisture-related shrinkage and swelling
- Great for families with children & pets
- Simple to maintain and clean
- Easy to install and pull up if necessary
- Relatively inexpensive compared to natural hardwood and stone
- Easy to replace if irreparably damaged
- Ideal for homeowners with allergies