Most flooring falls into one of the following six types.
Consumer rating on laminate flooring.
Once it s surface is damaged you have no other option but to replace it.
It measures the resistance to a variety of factors including abrasion staining burning and swelling.
It s not possible to refinish a laminate floor to restore it.
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The first brand of laminate flooring pergo hit the consumer market in the mid eighties and quite literally revolutionized the flooring industry.
Solid wood engineered wood laminate vinyl linoleum and ceramic tile.
The type of flooring you choose will depend on your needs budget.
Laminate planks consist of four of five layers made from a variety of materials including foam cork wood chips and sawdust.
Consumer reports top rated options in solid wood engineered wood laminate porcelain tile and vinyl flooring.
The ratings are generally thought of as follows.
The premium lustre series is armstrong s high end laminate line.
These armstrong planks are 12mm thick and 5 wide.
All 4 styles mimic the look of hardwood floors.
While the company has been around for ages customer service tends to be haphazard.
The cons of laminate flooring.
Armstrong laminate flooring has received mixed consumer reviews.