Laminate flooring has become a popular choice for many homeowners due to its ability
to closely emulate today's most popular hard surfaces, especially hardwood planks
and ceramic or stone tiles. Besides the great textures and designs, laminate flooring
offers improved durability, easier maintenance and affordability compared to other
types of hard surface floors. These floors are extremely resistant to wear, stains
and sunlight fading. The beautifully rich textured finishes make these floors a
great alternative for most areas in the home.
Having arrived from Europe over a decade ago, laminate flooring was inspired by
countertop materials, only it's at least 20 times stronger. With a direct pressure
laminate surface it is virtually impossible for spills and scuffs to leave a mark.
The clear surface layer protects the pattern underneath and is highly resistant
to cigarette burns and scratches from pets. Maintenance is quick and easy using
a damp cloth or vacuum and most household cleaning chemicals will not harm a laminate
floor. The surface is hygienic and is excellent for people suffering from allergies.
Specially engineered with layered construction, laminate flooring
can be installed almost anywhere in the home, including over dry concrete slabs,
wooden subfloors and many types of existing floor coverings. The low clearance space
height means laminates are particularly suited for renovation and restoring old
houses where floor thicknesses can be a problem.
Mohawk Laminate Flooring offers a wide selection of rich colors and designs in several
different grades, including laminates with pre-attached underlayments to help deaden
sound and keep the floor warmer and "embossed-in-register" designs in which the
surface texture exactly matches the image texture for highly realistic look and
feel of real hardwood, tile and stones styles.