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There are several features that you can only find in DuPont laminate flooring and nowhere else. Its newest innovation is the Multi-Direction Design that is available in its Tuscan Stone product. Upon inspection, you will see that the stone pattern continues across seams, appearing as though your floor is entirely made of stone instead of laminate planks. Its wood laminate planks also has the InterPlank Design which looks continuous and unbroken across seams, reducing the time it takes for you to install the flooring and prevents repeated patterns. Another unique feature for DuPont laminate is the attachment of underlayment under its products, which when combined with a premium underlayer, provides better acoustic and thermal insulation, as well as better stability to your flooring.

Laminate wood look flooring is relatively easy for a do-it-yourself project. Laminate flooring is available in many wood tones from very light tones to those that are very intense. You will find Oak in a variety of hues from very light, medium and quite dark.

Wood tones of Cherry, Walnut, Beech, Pecan, Chestnut and Pine are just a few of the choices. These floors are very popular for many reasons, but one of the main reasons is because they give a warm inviting glow to the rooms in your home.

What is laminate flooring?

Laminate flooring is created in layers. The top layer that is seen is actually a picture of a wood floor and made from a very tough material. The core is usually a medium or high density fiberboard.

After installing your laminate floors the next thing that you need to learn about is how to clean laminate floors. The first thing that you should know about cleaning laminate flooring is that it really only needs minimal care. It is a good idea to sweep your laminate regularly. By sweeping your floor you will be removing dirt and debris that could wear down the finish on your laminate floor or that could potential discolor your laminate floor.

Some laminate flooring manufacturers also recommend that you use a cleaning solution periodically to remove sticky substances from your floor, or to remove mud and other moist debris. These cleaners are also recommended on a periodic basis to help restore the finish of your laminate floor. The manufacturer of your flooring product probably will have their own brand of laminate floor cleaner and refinishing spray.

With all the stories about damage to laminate floors, one has to be careful in using the proper rug pad for the type of floor involved. I keep hearing that flooring people advise the homeowner not to use any rubber or PVC rug pad on their laminate floor as this can cause a negative reaction with the floor. Although this may not be the case in all instances, one is better to be safe than sorry.

A good quality jute rug pad is completely safe for laminate floors, prolongs the life of the rug and adds comfort. By a good quality, I mean choosing one that is made of recycled material. There are plenty of these so called jute rug pads on the market that are based of polypropylene, which is another word for plastic.

Laminate flooring offers exceptional durability. Laminate floors are remarkable for their unmatched reliability and affordability, these very factors account for their immense popularity.

Unlike hardwood, laminate floors aren’t pure wood. Instead, they consist of a wood composite base over which come layers of melamine-impregnated paper covered with a scratch-resistant layer that contributes to their amazing durability. The advantage they possess over hardwood is that the scratch-resistant wear layer is immune to dog claw scratches and all kinds of other scratch marks. Laminate flooring is also less expensive and easier to install than hardwood. But it still adds elegance to the room and lends the impression of real wood; therefore, this type of flooring looks much more expensive than it actually is.