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Advancement of Laminate Flooring Styles Video

Learn how new technologies in laminate flooring has created a cost effective alternative to hardwood. See video examples of how advancements in texture and beveling have improved the appearance of laminate flooring tiles and wood. Also discover the cost cutting advantages of color selection and ease of installation.

Video Overview: Laminate Flooring Advancements

  1. Yesterday's Laminate Flooring
    • Laminate flooring has made many advancements in the last eight years. It has gone from flooring with a plastic Formica like appearance to flooring that is hard to differentiate from real hardwood or tile.
    • Older laminate flooring was very shiny, had no textures or beveled edges and looked like plastic. Homeowners who have not seen the updates in laminate flooring are in for a big surprise.
  1. Today's Laminate Flooring
    • Advancements in laminate flooring have made it a very durable, high-quality and attractive flooring option. It is very competitively priced and extremely easy to clean, maintain and install.
    • The flooring comes with a layer of aluminum oxide on the surface to protect the floor and provide a duller, more realistic surface.
  1. The Look of Laminate
    • Modern laminate flooring is available in many designs and patterns.
    • Wood designs are available in mimic the look of any hard wood species. The designs are available in multiple widths, textures and edge treatments.
    • Laminate flooring is also available in tile designs that look like ceramic or natural stones. The tiles are available in designs with and without grout.

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