Need any and all information about laminate floor installation,what to look for
and what to stay away from,I would like to put it over old lino,any good suggestions?????
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19 years ago
laminate floorings
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19 years ago
Cheap stuff is cheap. Use a carbide tipped blade to cut it. Look at using wood instead. Engineered wood is nice also. One of the good ones is
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19 years ago
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, lots of info., installation tips, manufactures installation manuals. DAGS, laminate flooring + installation tips etc...
Laminate floors do have a place in the home, so choose wisely based on the application, not just price. Look at alternitives, engineered flooring, hardwood etc... and do your research.
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Pardon my ignorance but what is the difference between laminated and engineered flooring?
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Laminate is a plastic material. The top is a high pressure material, similar, but tougher than the old Formic countertops. Thee is usually a center layer and a bottom. The top is the design of course. It is 100% synthetic. Better brands are very durable. I put some down on my stairs and entryway. Still looks as good as the day it was installed. While it has a wood pattern, it is not real wood and I can tell the difference.
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is what I have. The foyer is a marble type of appearance in 15 x 15 blocks.
Engineered wood is a plywood type of material. The top layer is the "good wood" stained and finished with a durable coating. Some are guaranteed for
15 years. The other layers are criss-crossed, just like plywood. Unlike regular hardwood, it can be laid over concrete slab with the proper barrier. In my family room and downstairs hallway, I used stuff from
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They also make a laminate.
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19 years ago
Ed, thanks for taking the time to explain. I have been looking at something at the local Sam's club and it's a laminated product. The bottom has a foam backing applied. It comes in an oak or cherry finish and cost is about $28.00 for 18 square feet. IIRC thickness is 9mm. Just considering it for the den to replace the old carpet.