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Laminate Wood Flooring
True hard wood floorings always look elegant and lend a timeless appeal to your Kansas City, Missouri area home. However they are more prone to dents and scratches. If you can afford the hefty price tag and the maintenance expenses that will crop up in the years ahead, hard wood floors like oak and maple are excellent choices for you. There is also the question of maintenance and you have to be careful about water damage etc. A laminates floor on the other hand offers all the looks of wood that you desire, and none of the maintenance hassles. A laminated wood floor looks as close to hard wood as possible, but does not stain, dent, or show other signs of damage.
Choose from a varying core thickness for your laminated wood floor -- from 6 mm to 12 mm. A slimmer core thickness will ensure that your laminated floor will bend and buckle under too much traffic or weight. Choose a flooring with a higher core thickness to avoid such problems. A thicker core also ensures that your floor will not swell due to moisture. This is especially helpful if you're planning on installing your floor in kitchens or bathrooms. A thicker core can take large amounts of traffic easily, and will make a hardwood floor sound when you walk on it. If you intend to sell the house soon, an expensive hard wood flooring may not be the perfect choice for you. You don't get to enjoy the beauty of your floor for very long,. Also, the newcomers will likely tear apart the flooring -- the floors are usually the first thing to be replaced.
Hardwood flooring is undoubtedly matchless -- but it's also expensive and can be hard to care for deepening on the species of wood used. Combine the good looks of a hard wood floor with ease of maintenance and affordability that's unlike other wood floors. Laminated wood floors are the right choice if you want a versatile looking floor that's affordable. To get hooked up to a laminated flooring contractor in Kansas City, simply fill out the form above, and you'll receive up to four free estimates for your project. These estimates all come with absolutely no obligations, so you have nothing at all to lose!
Recent Requests
One large bedroom is currently carpeted- we want dark real wood floors installed- not exactly sure on size -room is not exact square, walk in closet- don't want to spend too much $$
Erin D
While moving a piece of furniture, a sharp piece gouged across a few (5-6) of the hardwood floor boards. These need repaired or replaced, but need to match invisibly. Perhaps swap with boards from inside a closet? Boards are honey oak(?) each about 2.5" wide
Kathleen K