True hard wood floorings always look elegant and lend a timeless appeal to your Chicago, Illinois 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.
A laminated floor can come with thickness of the core varying from 6 mm to 12 mm. A thicker core is always preferable especially if you have a high traffic home or office. A thicker core will also make the floor resistant to swelling due to excess moisture, and will prevent buckling and bending out of shape of the floor. A thicker core also ensures that your floor sounds like hardwood when you walk on it. Laminated floors can be safely used in a kitchens and bathrooms, provided you take into account usability, traffic and core thickness of the floor. A laminated wood floor will give you the looks that you desire without the price tag attached. making it the perfect choice for homeowners who intend to sell their homes.
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 Chicago, Illinois area experts. Your easy to care for, inexpensive and good looking floor is just a few weeks away!
Need hardwood floor on entire 1st floor and stairs. 2200 sqft. Looking for grooveless installation.
Sri M
I need my floors in the living room, dining room, and both bedrooms sanded and redone. The area where the floor furnace used to be needs replaced.
Tim H