You have probably seen some Armstrong Laminate Flooring if you have looked at laminate flooring. Armstrong Flooring Company has been around for 150 years so they have had a long time to develop their products and expertise, but Armstrong Laminate Flooring has been around only a relatively short time. While laminate flooring has been popular in Europe for decades, it has only gained popularity in the United States in the last 20 years. People have discovered the versatility, durability and cost effectiveness of using a product like Armstrong Laminate Flooring instead of using real hardwood, ceramic or stone floors. Armstrong Laminate Flooring comes in just 3 basic types: wood laminate (which is the most popular and has the most varieties and colors), stone (which imitates natural polished stone or ceramic) and textured (which only has one variety, but comes in a few colors.) How do you install Armstrong Laminate Flooring? There are 3 basic ways to install laminate. One type of laminate requires gluing to install it. This may be better handled by a professional. The next type of laminate has glue already applied but it must be moistened when you install it. The final type of laminate is the most popular among the do-it-yourselfers-the glueless. It is put together using one of the 2 patented interlocking systems manufactured by Armstrong Laminate Flooring. You can have any of these types installed professionally, but the interlocking system is marketed to people who want to save money by doing it themselves. In laminate, as in almost any product, you get what you pay for. The least expensive laminate is the lowest quality and durability. If you want it to be very durable, you will need to pay more for the added features such as an aluminum oxide coating. Also the thicker the planks, the better it will perform and last. Remember to include things like underlayment and a moisture barrier when you figure the costs. You can find Armstrong Laminate along with laminates from dozens of other laminate flooring manufacturers at discount flooring stores in your local area and on the internet. |
