The Newcastle Group
Laminate Wood Flooring
Hardwood floors are always an excellent choice if you can invest money in their installation and time in their upkeep. If however your budget doesn't allow for a pure hard wood floor, consider a laminated floor. It's cheaper than oak, cherry or maple and looks close enough to the real thing. Plus, it requires very little maintenance. It's resistant to scratches, and dents, and will not fade over the years. It's a less expensive and less maintenance heavy option. Laminated flooring is sturdy in low to moderate traffic areas and are resistance to scratches, dents and stains. This ease of maintenance and low cost makes laminated wood floors a terrific option.
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.
Hardwood flooring is undoubtedly matchless -- but it's also expensive and can be hard to care for deepening on the species of wood used. Combine the good looks of a hard wood floor with ease of maintenance and affordability that's unlike other wood floors. Laminated wood floors are the right choice if you want a versatile looking floor that's affordable. To get hooked up to a laminated flooring contractor in Milwaukee, simply fill out the form above, and you'll receive up to four free estimates for your project. These estimates all come with absolutely no obligations, so you have nothing at all to lose!
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I would like to get an estimate for our home, 1 office, a bedroom, and game room. thanks!
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Need hardwood floor on entire 1st floor and stairs. 2200 sqft. Looking for grooveless installation.
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