True hard wood floorings always look elegant and lend a timeless appeal to your New York area home. However they are more prone to dents and scratches. If you can afford the hefty price tag and the maintenance expenses that will crop up in the years ahead, hard wood floors like oak and maple are excellent choices for you. There is also the question of maintenance and you have to be careful about water damage etc. A laminates floor on the other hand offers all the looks of wood that you desire, and none of the maintenance hassles. A laminated wood floor looks as close to hard wood as possible, but does not stain, dent, or show other signs of damage.
An entry level laminated floor will take low to moderate traffic with no problem at all. If you have a high traffic area that you want a wood floor for, consider a thicker core. Laminate floors come with a core thickness of 6 mm to 12 mm. A thicker core will not swell due to excessive moisture, and will not buckle or bend out of shape when walked on. This resistance to moisture makes laminated floors perfect for areas like bathrooms and kitchens, where the potential for water damage is high.
Laminated floors are versatile, quite sturdy, and good looking to boot. They are the perfect choice if you want wood-like looks with out a wood-like price tag. A laminated floor looks great, and can last for a long time, it's easy to care for too. To get started on installing a laminated wood flooring, simply fill out the form above, and you'll receive up to four free estimates for your laminated flooring project from New York area experts. Your easy to care for, inexpensive and good looking floor is just a few weeks away!
We'd like an in-home estimate for solid wood flooring in a chocolate color.
Stephanie L
We are replacing livingroom carpet with hardwood floor. Would like the kitchen refinished to match. Approx. 300sq. ft.
Brian M