Unlike hardwood flooring, laminate floors are not prone to staining, fading or denting. Laminate flooring is also far more scratch and water resistant. Many warranties range from ten years, up to a "lifetime" warranty and usually cover some of the issues mentioned prior.

Entry level laminate wood flooring is designed for light traffic areas and can come with warranties ranging from 10 to 15 years. Many home owners set their expectations high and expect that entry level floors will perform under heavy traffic conditions and still look good for years to come. This is simply not the case! An entry level floor subject to high traffic will start to show wear and tear within three to five years.

Laminate floors come with cores ranging from 6mm up to 12mm. A thicker core is more stable, less vulnerable to buckling and will sound more like real wood floor when walked on. Good quality cores are treated with water repellent chemicals, and resist swelling due to high moisture. Moisture resistence is very important when considering placing laminate wood flooring in bathrooms and kitchen. For these applications also consider a floor that has Paraffin wax impregnated joints. The wax acts as an additional water repellent and cab prevent topical water spills from penetrating to the core.

Remember also to scrutinize the warranty of any floor, as some products are not for use in bathrooms and kitchens. Purchasing the floors that suits your needs will save you money in the long run. This is not to say that every home requires a high end floor with an extensive warranty. Consider the level of traffic as well as the amount of time you intend on staying in your current home. There is no point in purchasing an expensive floor with an extended warranty if you plan on moving in the near future.

Remember, the floor is usually the first thing replaced by people when moving to a new home. Laminate wood flooring offers the best combination of quality and value in a wide range of colors, styles and designs and are also engineered engineered for exceptional strength and durability and will last for years and years.

Just like the walls, ceiling and the exterior of your home, laminate flooring requires maintenance, general upkeep & cleaning to remain looking it's best. Often, regardless of upkeep, your laminate, hardwood or cork flooring will become worn with time and requires more than a simple cleaning.

Many sources suggest that beautiful, well maintained floors will often add value & interest when it's time to sell your home! Whether you plan on selling your home or spending many years in it, restoring your floors is well worth it. Using the LamanatorPlus line of products will save you thousands of dollars over replacing worn flooring.

Don't replace your worn flooring! Restore it!