Hardwood Flooring
Part 1
Choosing to have new flooring is a big decision, on that, you need to be well informed. Should I go with real wood or laminate? If you
are not sure you need to educate yourself, find out what the difference is.
Laminate floor is made of a high-density fiberboard core,
placed between a melamine laminate backing and a high-quality photographic
paper. The image can range from wood, stone, or any other natural flooring.
There are a few hybrid products that replace photographic paper with a very
thin piece of real wood veneer.
There are benefits and drawbacks to both hardwood and
laminate flooring: hardwood floors can be scratched, but scratches can be
repaired. If laminate floors get scratched, it’s not very easy to repair. A
hardwood floor can be sanded to remove any imperfections; you can not do this
with a laminate floor. One benefit to laminate floors is that they do not fade
or turn yellow from sunlight. Most stained wood floors will change color over
time. On the other hand, wood floors can be restored to their original beauty.
Laminate floors never need to be waxed or polished, they also hold up better in
a kitchen or bathroom, whereas hardwood floors do not do well in rooms with a lot
of moisture.
Ultimately, the decision is yours whether you go with
hardwood or laminate flooring; you need to examine what is best for you, your
family, and for your home.
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