There is no question that hardwood floors are durable, beautiful, and much sought after. Homes that have hardwood floors are often worth more than homes that have just laminate floors. Hardwood floors are capable of lasting sometimes more than a hundred years if they are cared for properly, and are a wonderful investment if you […]
Tag Archives: Repairing Laminate Floor Scratches
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Wood laminate floor has been steadily gaining popularity among homeowners in recent years. It’s affordable, easy to maintain and simple to install. In fact, it’s so simple to install that many homeowners choose to do it themselves instead of hiring a professional. However, if you’re not the handy type, you may be worried that installing […]
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Not so long ago, I installed about 600 square feet of wood laminate flooring in my girlfriend’s house. Shortly after the job was done, I saw an episode on television in which a representative of a home improvement products company was showing a young couple how simple such an installation was. The seller extends his […]
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If you are thinking about replacing the flooring, you may want to consider using either laminate or wood flooring. The selection process can sometimes be confusing and overwhelming, and you will always have different opinions and information from one salesperson to another. If you talk to a professional installation or contractor who has experience working […]
About a year ago we finished our base and put Bruce’s floor plates on it. I wanted the look of wood, but it would not have been practical to install real wood in the room. To begin with, we had to install a panel that would bring the floor to the ceiling height already in […]
Laminate flooring is supposed to be a low maintenance option for residential floors, but it can scratch and splinter just like any other type of flooring. Fortunately, quick and easy fixes can repair most damage without replacing the entire laminate flooring panel. Scratches Scratches in laminate floors can often be filled in with a little […]
Laminate floors are tough and resilient, easy to care for, long lasting, and beautiful. If you treat laminate floors right, they will reward you with many years of utility and pleasure. Here are 10 tips for protecting and maintaining laminate floors. 1. Lift don’t drag. Laminate floors are scratch resistant, but not scratch proof, so […]