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It really makes no difference, except that some form of underlayment or backing is necessary to a successful installation. The existence of a backing already applied to the laminate makes no difference as to the quality of the flooring. But floors installed with no backing or foam or felt underlayment are prone to cracking and splitting, and are very noisy underfoot.
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How does laminate flooring differ from wood flooring?
Laminate flooring is not real wood, it just imitates the look of it.
What is Pergo flooring?
Pergo is a Swedish flooring product company noted primarily for its laminate flooring products. Pergo invented laminate flooring in the 1970s and began selling laminate flooring in the United States in 1994 under the leadership of then-president Lars von Kantzow. Even though there are many manufacturers of laminate flooring products today, many people refer to all laminate flooring as "pergo". In addition to its laminate products, Pergo introduced hardwood products into the U.S. market beginning in 2004 and will introduce similar hardwood products in Europe in 2007.
How does laminate wood flooring compare to the look of hardwood?
Great question. Laminate wood flooring is designed to look exactly like wood. Even though it is made of synthetic products rather than real wood. Wood will outlast laminate, but if you have children laminate is better for your home.
Are Living Laminate floors better than Pergo?
Pergo flooring is considered to be some of the best available.
Is it safe to mop laminate flooring?
Yes, but maybe not with too much water. Its the best way to clean laminate flooring actually.
What is better laminate flooring with backing are without?
with out
If I have a dog and children, is laminate flooring a better choice than real wood flooring?
Laminate flooring is a better choice with dogs and children because it is more resistant to scratches and moisture than real wood flooring.
Is laminate flooring really louder than hardwood flooring?
Due the construction of the laminate flooring, it creates a hollow sound when people walk on the it, especially high heels. It is strongly suggested that a person use a more expensive backing when installing the laminate, this will give it a more hardwood sound. anonymous@oola.com
Which one is cost effective laminate flooring or cork flooring?
Laminate flooring is the more cost effective compared to laminate flooring.
What is swiftlock laminate flooring and is it more expensive than traditional laminate flooring?
Swiftlock laminate flooring is a type of interlocking laminate flooring that is easy to install. It is typically priced similarly to traditional laminate flooring, but it may vary depending on the brand, quality, and design of the flooring.
Can laminate flooring be installed over existing laminate flooring?
It could.
what does laminate flooring cover up?
Laminate flooring can be used to effectively cover any unsightly or old flooring. Laminate flooring can be installed over warped, scratched, or even missing flooring.
Will the backing of laminate wood flooring give way before the surface does when something sharp drops on it?
There will most likely be a visible scratch.
How does laminate flooring differ from wood flooring?
Laminate flooring is not real wood, it just imitates the look of it.
Can you use laminate flooring in condo by ocean?
look for waterproof laminate flooring.
Can you install fiber flooring onto laminate flooring?
yes but its better if you take the laminant flooring off. it will come out cleaner with no cold in between
How does laminate wood flooring compare to tile flooring?
Laminate wood flooring shows scuffs and scratches more then tiles do. Laminate flooring seems to last little longer the tiles.
