Why is plank laminate wood flooring becoming so popular? A simple explanation tells the truth. DIY home owners are looking for a product that looks and feels like natural wood. They want a product than can be easily installed. And they don’t want to break the bank or go in debt to install a new wood floor. A simple math calculation will tell you that a plank laminate floor is worth looking into. I installed my own laminate floor for less than $500. The least expensive labor that I could find to do the work was $800. So, for $300 less than what the installation would have cost, I did the entire job myself.

I borrowed a few tools from some buddies. Never rent something that you can get or use for free. Some of tools I bought off of Craigslist from other DIYers who did not want a bunch of tools crowding their already over stuffed sheds and garages. You can buy a used table saw for about $75 and sell it a month later for the same price. Duh!!!!  If you borrow tools from friends, return them in good working condition.  If you own tools, let other friends borrow them.  Additionally, if you have any skills, make yourself available as the favor will come back to you.

The reason why I chose laminate wood flooring is because I have concrete slab and a solid hardwood floor would not work. We ripped out the carpet because carpet in my opinion is gross. It survived a cat. 3 male room mates, and two kids, but barely. I mean, how clean can really get it? What lives inside the fibers? Get my point?

5 Reasons Why To Install Plank Laminate Flooring

• There are thousands of choices available that look just like real wood
• It’s easy to install-just click and place
• Very durable
• Easy to maintain
• Inexpensive when compare to real hardwood

My choices were engineered hardwood or tile. I found lots of engineered hardwood that looked fantastic. It would have been nearly as easy to install. However, the cost was as least twice as much and the transition from the ceramic tile that I installed was going to be a little more difficult. My wife wanted something done immediately.
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It was my first wood floor ever. I watched a few Youtube videos and listened to my wife asking me over the course of a the next few weekends “When is going to be done honey?” I am not the handiest guy around. I can do just about every home repair, but I am “The Turtle” in terms of speed. But my work is very good. To be honest, it took me about 4 weekends because I did not have all the tools, it rained on me a few times, and my wife dropped the trampoline on a plank and dented it. I had to rip out half the floor because the dent bugged me. Additionally, I installed a chipped piece that caused another rip and reinstall. Most of my problems were self inflicted. The kids love it because building a laminate floor is like playing with giant Legos.

Laminate flooring makes even more sense if you have young kids and pets running around with endless energy. Since it is covered with a plastic seal, you do not have to obsess about mess and spills on your floor. Most minor spills can be wiped up immediately with no damage to the floor. Quality plank laminate floors usually have a minimum 20 year wear warranty. But even in the most extreme cases, the floor is not going to wear out down to the concrete slab or wood baseboard. Most people change their floors because they are board and want something new and exciting.

What to look for when buying plank laminate flooring

• No nails, and no glue needed!
• Easy Click Installation
• Moisture-resistant board
• Great Price!
• Look for 8mm or larger top layer for better wear
• Buy a product that other people are buying by the truckload.
• Buy from a company that will be around tomorrow like Amazon, Lumber Liquidators, Home Depot, etc.
• Get plank laminate flooring with the foam padding pre-installed
• Is the laminate plank floor warranty 20 years or better

Most people cannot afford real hardwood flooring because of its high manufacturing costs and prefer laminate flooring as the best alternative. Laminate plank flooring is not a compromise.
A synthetic multilayer process fuses man-made materials together.

A high density photo image that simulates real wood is bonded under a hard, clear, protective layer. The top layer is then bonded to the inner core. The melamine resin and fiber board materials form the inner core. Most laminate floors come with a foam backing. Laminate flooring is more durable than carpeting and cost less natural hardwood flooring.

The resulting simulated wood product makes it difficult to distinguish between real wood and laminate flooring. With the use of digital imaging and high-tech machinery, laminate flooring has become as popular as hardwood flooring. So, even if you are paying a lower price and not spending on the installation process, the end result is as good as hardwood flooring.

Often, the ease of installation and the low cost is what makes laminate flooring an easy choice. For those of you who have dreamed of owning a hardwood floor, but found it to expensive and difficult to install, laminate flooring is an ideal product for you. If you desire all the benefits of hardwood flooring without all the cost and rigorous installation process, then laminate flooring is the right choice.

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