Laminate Floors

When was the last time you were really 'floored'? You say when you saw that beautiful lady take a chair next to you at the bar last night. You wanted to make the move and speak to her, but then you realised your mouth turned dry and you managed to babble something stupid. Phew! What an experience. Well, don't be so dejected, because you can choose a better method to get a date for yourself . How is it you ask? Any guesses? L-a-m-i-n-a-t-e floors! Don't stop reading, because if you design your home using laminate floors, there will be quite a stir when you invite your friends over. And maybe someone would be so impressed with your taste that you might win a date. Excited already? Good! Now continue reading ahead to get some more details on how to install these floors and maintain them.

What Is Laminate Flooring?
Laminate flooring is made for individuals having modern taste. It does not require much maintenance and cleaning up spills is very easy. Laminate flooring is made by infusing many layers together. The layers that are normally used in these flooring are as follows:

Stabilizing Layer-This is the bottom layer and is made from resin-saturated paper. This layer holds all the layers in place.

Core Layer-Called as the backbone of laminate flooring. It is available in different thickness and strengths and comes in the form of processed particle board.

Design Layer-Since this is below the top layer it cannot be scuffed or marked. This is the image that you normally see on a patterned print or a photograph.

Wear Layer-Top layer on which you walk, made from cellulose paper. The layer is saturated with melamine plastic resins in order to make the laminate flooring scratch-resistant.

How To Care For Laminate Floors
Compared to other floorings, laminate floors does not need much labour for maintenance. Cleaning can be done in a jiffy and and it consumes less amount of time. Some pointers to keep your floors in the best conditions
1. Do not use steel wool, wax strippers or scouring powder on laminate floors.
2. Avoid using conventional cleaners that are soap-based; instead opt for citrus-based cleaners
3. For important cleaning jobs, mop with a mixture of water and vinegar or ammonia.

Benefits Of Laminate

The benefits of laminate can be summarised in two words-durability and cost. Laminate floorings have a striking resemblance to stone-tile or hardwood floors-but cost only two thirds. Other benefits include:
1. The floors block the sun's UV rays and protects the floor pattern from fading.
2. Easy to install and has good warranty protection.