Laminate flooring is often relegated to the side during the search for the perfect flooring. But when consumers immediately set aside laminate it’s because they really aren’t aware of the many options available with today’s most recent printing and manufacturing technologies. Today’s advanced techniques have allowed laminate manufacturers to authentically replicate the look of hardwood more efficiently than ever before. 
This offers a unique opportunity. You are able to access the look of hardwood with a drastic decrease in the amount of care and maintenance necessary for general upkeep. For instance, the Mannington Restoration Collection offers 7 color choices: Antiqued, Stained, Weathered, Ash, Fumed, Charcoal and Timber. Depending upon the color choice, users can install Mannington Restoration Collection products can be a fantastic foundation for many interior design schemes.
Are you looking for gorgeous hardwood, but trying to avoid the maintenance of hardwood floors? Are you looking for a lower price? Are you trying to install the hardwood look in areas that may be high risks for moisture like the kitchen or bathroom? If you answered yes to any of these questions you are a terrific candidate for laminate flooring.
Laminate flooring is also prized because of its ability to result in an easy installation. Laminate flooring can actually be installed over an existing floor. Because of this, ease of installation is one of the main benefits that draw consumers to laminate over hardwood.
But that’s not the only thing that sets laminate apart. Laminate is also scratch resistant and easy to care for. Hardwood floors often become damaged as soon as they are installed because of the delicate nature of the wood. Even the hardest woods can be quickly pockmarked with dents, gouges, scratches and more. And there’s nothing more problematic than hardwood in a moisture rich area like the kitchen, bathroom or laundry room.
Consider all the options. Then remember to consider the advantages of laminate before you set it aside because it “isn’t real.” It is real. It’s a very real option for practical and beautiful flooring. It’s just not “real” hardwood. To view the Mannington Laminate Restoration Collection visit one of your local Mannington Flooring retailers or call (866) 705-1340 and one of our flooring specialists will be more than happy to assist you with any questions you may have about the Mannington Laminate Restoration Collection.


September 17, 2011 at 10:32 am
great and informative stuff… thank you very much.