Armstrong Laminate Flooring May Be Your Choice

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 has captured a large share of the laminate flooring market. The company's net sales totaled more than $3 billion last year. Armstrong laminate flooring comes in dozens of patterns of wood, stone and other textures and is available in strips, planks and squares. Its warranties range from 15 years to lifetime.

Armstrong also produces the ArmaLock and SwiftLock brand names, which are glueless, laminate flooring. They are popular with homeowners and flooring installers who prefer easy installation and cleanup that is offered by glueless laminate floors. The company also markets linoleum, specialty carpets and sports flooring.

Armstrong laminate flooring provides an upscale appearance with the characteristics of real wood and stone. It is easy to care for as well as scratch- and moisture resistant.

Armstrong Laminate Flooring comes in just 3 basic types:

Wood laminate (which is the most popular and has the most varieties and colors), Laminate's powers of impersonation allow you to get the look and feel of rare, exotic wood with no natural material drawbacks.

Stone Laminate (which imitates natural polished stone or ceramic) Achieve the look of stone flooring with Armstrong Laminate at a fraction of the cost.

Textured laminate (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. A professional may better handle this.

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.

Armstrong Laminate flooring is easy to maintain all is needed is cleaning the surface with mild detergents, easy mobbing and dusting is required. Easy to care for and clean as well as long lasting and resilient.

Summary : The Armstrong Laminate Flooring makes a Difference

• Armstrong's exclusive new HydraCore™ Plus layer gives the floor its real solid wood appearance and superior performance structure that resists surface spills or moisture from the subfloor.
• Lock&Fold planks install faster and easier than other laminates with a simple two-step process - simply Lock&Fold. No more angling of the short end and then the long end.
• MasterWorks Technology® is an award-winning printing technology that creates the most realistic, clear and vibrant floor designs.
• VisionGuard® is the highest residentially rated wear surface available. Easy to clean surface that protects the floor from stains, fading or wear.
• Armstrong stands behind its products with a 30-year warranty, one of the most comprehensive warranties in the business.