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Laminate flooring provides exceptional durability, easy-to-clean surfaces, stain-, fade-, and impact-resistance, and affordable costs. Because of its floating installation method, it resists the shrinkage and swelling that result because of changes in seasons.
Laminates are available for installation in virtually every room of the house and can be installed over radiant heating systems. When installing over a radiant heat system, most manufacturers recommend a temperature of at least 60°F (15°C), but never above 80°F (27°C). Check your specific manufacturer’s guidelines for more details.
Dye lots, commonly found in ceramic, textile, and wood are virtually non-existent with laminate flooring. You will receive the exact match in tone and color from box-to-box – even if additional flooring isn’t purchased until years later.
Laminate flooring is recommended for homes where children and pets exist. If the correct type of underlayment is selected, the sound reduction qualities are better than with other flooring choices.
