Flooring: Laminate Information

The Basics

• Can look like true hardwood
  
• Extremely durable; good for an active household
  
• Functions well in any room
  
• Easy to maintain and resists staining
  
• Uses a "floating floor" installation
  
• Side seams are either glued together or are a "glueless" installation where the planks lock together.
• Both installations are floating floors.
  
• Resists fading from sunlight
• Comes in 2 plank sizes – 8" x 4" and 16" x 4" or in square tiles – 16" x 16"

The Value of Upgrading

• Wider selection that includes textured and more natural looking products
  
• More durable products
  
• Extended warranties
  

Design Tips

• Room Size - Remember that lighter colors will make a smaller room appear larger, while darker colors will absorb the light and create a more intimate setting.
  

Lighter

• Color – choose a color that either coordinates or contrasts with your cabinets and other furniture.

What’s Hot

• The look of exquisite natural products with textured surfaces that give the floor dimension at a more affordable cost and easier maintenance.