4 Myths You Would Have Heard about Laminate Flooring

These days, people have strange ideas concerning laminate flooring. If you’re thinking about installing new flooring solutions, and are considering laminate flooring for your home, don’t get confused. As a leading provider of flooring solutions, we are here to provide real facts.

Let’s read on.

Myth #1: Laminate floors are not durable and easy to damage.

People have one myth that laminate floorings are flimsy and it can be damaged easily. However, this is not true. Each laminate panel consists of at least four layers, the base, the substrate, the pattern and the wear layer. It is incredibly durable and can last for a more extended period without the maintenance.

Myth #2: It looks cheap.

Laminate flooring is used in every home and property across Australia since long. They not only offer you a wide range of options to choose from including, textures, colour schemes and designs but they are cost-effective than other available material. It has the classic, attention-grabbing aesthetic of hardwood with more durability and cleanability than other material.

Myth #3: Cleaning Laminate is Difficult

We are providing quality flooring solutions for many years with a large customer base in Melbourne. Laminate floors are not difficult to maintain and clean at all.  Laminate panels are tightly installed, smooth, flawless, and there is no place to trap debris. So, all you have to do is to keep your laminate floors looking great is dust mop, or vacuum them regularly.

While cleaning the laminate floors, make sure you don’t use an actual wet mop though, as water can infiltrate through even the thinnest hairline cracks.

Myth 4: Laminate Flooring is Expensive

People are under the false impression that laminate flooring can be an expensive solution. Laminate flooring is a cost-effective alternative to many other materials. If you’re looking for a product that’s affordable and attractive, then laminate flooring is the right option for you.

Now, if you’ve been thinking about laminate floors for your home, you now have a clearer understanding of these myths and misconceptions.

In the end, Laminate flooring is beautiful, durable, easy to clean and less expensive. Make sure you contact us and visit us to see the many styles we have in stock at Mikes Carpets Flooring & Blinds Centre. Our experts can help choose the one that suits your style and needs.