One common question that pops up constantly in the flooring world is whether laminate is waterproof or water-resistant. There is a difference between being waterproof and being water-resistant. To understand the concepts better, you need to know what a waterproof floor and a water-resistant floor is. A waterproof floor is one that prevents water or … Read more
Laminate flooring is known to be very durable. It’s one of the few floor types that can withstand wear and tear for a long time. That is as a result of the multiple layers covering that laminate flooring has. The top layer of a laminate is made from tough plastic made to withstand wear and … Read more
Yes, underlayment is needed for laminate flooring. Because laminate is a floating floor and it should be distributed evenly on your sub-floor. The underlayment gives the floor some benefits like stability, support, allows it to float, noise reduction, and maintains the locking systems between the boards to ensure the strongest flooring design. Furthermore, there are … Read more
Yes, you can use a steam mop on a laminate flooring even though most manufacturers don’t recommend it. This type of floor mop is known for its versatility. Along with the cleaning function, this tool also provides a disinfection function. It also allows the consumer to clean without dirt. This is because this device does … Read more
Yes, Laminate flooring needs to acclimate. So don’t install your new laminate flooring as soon it’s delivered to your apartment. New laminate floor products must be allowed to sit for a minimum of 48 hours in the area where it will be laid. This will enable it to adapt or get used to the new … Read more
It depends. Laminate floors can be toxic if the wood glue and topcoat contain and release harsh compounds like formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is harmful to the health of humans. Therefore, you need to know if the substance content is high. Although, consumers have forced the industry to make safe laminates, if you suspect there is formaldehyde … Read more
Laminate flooring is similar to the hardwood floor in many aspects. However, you can’t fix or repair them in the same fashion when they are scratched. With hardwood floors, you can sand or buff scratches out of it. But, you can’t do that with the Laminate floor because only the flooring top layer is colored. … Read more
Yes, laminate flooring can be painted. However, you may find the procedure quite challenging. Furthermore, it is essential to make use of the appropriate paint for this type of floor (laminate). During the process, you must make sure you don’t mix up wall paint with flooring paint when you’re picking your supplies. Therefore be cautious … Read more