Laminate flooring has several pros: it is extremely easy to install using a click-lock system; its surface is durable and scratch resistant; it does not have imperfections like real wood; and it is suitable for damp areas and easy to clean. However, it also has cons: it is not actually made of real wood; it feels hard underfoot; it can be slippery; it has a lower resale value than hardwood; and it cannot be refinished or sanded if damaged. The document provides an overview of the pros and cons of laminate flooring for homeowners to make an informed decision.

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Pros and Cons of Laminate Floors
Laminate flooring is capable of reproducing the
appearance of wood, stone or various other
natural materials. While it tends to be one of
the easiest to install, there are a couple
negative aspects about it that you need to be
aware of as well. Explore some of the pros and
cons that come from laminate flooring in your
home today.
Pros:
1. It is extremely easy to install. You can easily install 300 sq-ft of this material in
just one weekend. Older forms of this flooring often required you to glue all of the
pieces together. With the new types of flooring today, you use a simple click-lock
design to secure everything in place. Combining that design with the dry glue on
the product already and you are good to go. All it takes is a wet cloth to activate
the glue.
2. The surface is quite durable. While wood flooring can end up getting dented,
laminate tends to withstand scratches and dents. It has a wear layer to keep it
protected. Some manufacturers will even give you a 10-year warranty on their
products.
3. You don’t have to worry about any bad pieces. Unlike real wood that comes with a
number of imperfect pieces that have to be re-engineered or throw out, you don’t
have to worry about laminate flooring having any defects.
4. Great for damp places. Laminate works great for kitchens, bathrooms and other
moisture-laden environments. It cannot withstand a standing pool of water.
However, regular hardwood cannot withstand it either. When you have a large
amount of moisture in the room, you need to opt for surfaces like tile or vinyl.
5. Extremely easy to clean. All you need is a broom and dustpan. Mop with a damp
mop. You don’t need to worry about waxing.

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6. Resistant to staining. Laminate flooring can withstand stains like no other material.
If you do end up with a stain on the floor, it isn’t all that difficult to clean.
Cons:
1. It isn’t real wood. While this might bother some people, it doesn’t others. There is
wood in laminate flooring, but it is only a wood chip base layer that it contains. For
all intents and purposes, laminate flooring isn’t real wood.
2. It feels hard underneath your feet. While a foam underlayment can help to
minimize the feeling, it will still be there.
3. It is quite slippery. Laminate flooring has always been slippery. Manufacturers are
consistently developing layers that are slip-resistant.
4. It has a lower resale value. When selling your home, hardwood has a better value.
5. You cannot refinish or sand it. This is the main disadvantage to laminate flooring.
If your floors are worn down too much, grooved or deeply scratched, your only
option is to replace it.
When looking for new flooring, spend some time going through the information above to
make an informed decision on your new floors for your home.
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