Laminate floors are very simple usually hardwood looking floating (meaning you don't actually fasten them to the substrate) floors. Any type of true laminate floor does not actually attach itself to the floor, so as long as your floor is flat, you can install a laminate floor that locks to itself rather than locking to it;s substrate. there are some more requirements, but the requirements all depend on your particular installation.
look for waterproof laminate flooring.
You should not buff a laminate floor.
you can if you use to much!
You shouldn't use any wet products on laminate floors.
Wood laminate is more durable than solid wood, and lasts longer.
YES! Of course, just don't heat it up while resting on the laminate
Laminate flooring used on floors can be slippery. Better to use hardwood stained to match your laminate elsewhere or replace the carpet runner.
no :L
You can, but you would have to use a divider strip which will be higher that the surface of the laminate flooring.
Soap and water will be the best cleaner to use on laminate material.
no, never. Steam cleaners and steam mops leave to much water on a laminate floor.
If you mean to attach new laminate, use 'Sta-Put' , or a similar spray contact cement, available where they sell laminate plastics.