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Installing Discount Laminate Flooring |
By:
Clinton Maxwell |
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Discount laminate flooring is an inexpensive alternative to
costly hardwood floors. A variety of tones and styles are
available to fit every décor and budget. Although less
expensive, these floors have the look of natural hardwood
flooring. Major manufacturers such as Mohawk flooring and Shaw
Laminate flooring make good quality floor materials.
You have many choices in discount wood flooring. There is
something for every room in your home and every style of
interior design. You will find a wide selection of colors and
textures to fit everything from a rustic Early American style
home to an ultra modern contemporary and every style in between.
Although most laminate is made to resemble wood, you have many
more options. Other options include ceramic tile, stone and
marble tile laminate designs. You may choose ceramic tile in the
kitchen, marble in the living room and wood in the family room.
With today's laminates, the possibilities are endless. Finding
the Best Price for Discount Laminate Flooring Before you start
shopping around for the best price, you need to know how much
you need. Take accurate measurements for the area where the
floor will be installed. Add an additional ten percent to the
measurements of the room to allow for cutting and mistakes in
the installation process. Add a bit more if you will be laying
the planks in a distinctive pattern.
The internet is a great source for discount floor materials.
Most sites offer good pictures to give you an idea of what you
are ordering. Make sure all materials are from the same lot
number when you order. The color variations can be significant
and very noticeable once the floor is laid, if they are from
different lot numbers. In addition, the finish and texture can
vary.
When your flooring arrives, check it carefully for damage. Check
the edges and corners for chipping or other damage. Small chips
may not be noticed, but large ones will be seen when the floor
is down. If the damage is bad, you may need to exchange it. If
only a few pieces are damaged on the ends, you may be able to
use these on as pieces that would need to be trimmed anyway.
Installing Flooring Installing laminate flooring is fairly easy.
It's a good DIY project for the handy homeowner. There isn't
much preparation needed. It can be installed right over your
existing vinyl or hardwood floor. You can install it over either
a wood or concrete subfloor. It can be installed over concrete
for basement flooring.
The pieces fit together easily in a tongue and groove fashion.
The floor is not glued or nailed in place, as is done with
hardwood floor installation. The tongue and groove slots are
held together with a special adhesive that is made for laminate
flooring. This type of floor is also known as a floating floor.
The job can be easily done in a day or two for an average size
room. If only doing one room, this is a good weekend job.
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