Laminate flooring is not real wood, it just imitates the look of it.
No because the old floor is also floating.
You can but its not advisable as glue is needed to stick the laminate flooring down and it will ruin the wood beneath.
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According to www.home-style-choices.com laminate flooring is cheaper than real wood floors and you can also choose laminate flooring that looks like real wood but without the cost or upkeep.
laminate floor is floating, ie it is hooked to itself and is not attached to subfloor - wood flooring is nailed to subfloor, usually thru the tongue .. you must then finish the wood flooring, and laminate already has its finish..
If the wood laminate flooring was well placed by a professional and well treated, it should be very durable. beside of the beauty of this type of flooring, it is also durable.
There are many companies and websites that offer great deals on laminate wood flooring. Some of these companies that offer flooring are Flooring Liquidators and BuildDirect.
Laminate flooring is a better choice with dogs and children because it is more resistant to scratches and moisture than real wood flooring.
Laminate wood flooring does nothing for the resale value of the home. Real wood flooring will increase the value of the home and is a great investment. (fastfloors.com, www.fastfloors.com/content_6Real-Wood_or_Laminate_Flooring_Im_lost.htm)
No. Laminate flooring is made of the same materials as laminate countertops - a type of plastic. Even though the flooring looks like wood, remember it is NOT. Polyurethane applied to laminate will only bubble and flake off.
No. Polyurethane is designed for wood, not laminate. In order to apply polyurethane properly, you are supposed to sand the floors first. You can not sand laminate flooring without ruining the surface.
In order to find a place where you can purchase laminate wood flooring, check the business yellow pages, or go to a local hardware store and see if they have any in stock.