THIS VIDEO WAS VERY, VERY HELPFUL. The information is the kind of information I need in order to know what will work BEST for me = the possible formaldehyde problem with China made material SAVED MY HEALTH!!!!!!!! Thanks again. Louise
Thanks for this video. About to start renovation works on a house and will probably go with laminate flooring. I always assumed it was cheap looking until a friend of mine suggested it to me, I've been very impressed since.
Sadly, I've learned through experience that laminate, wood & even vinyl flooring is an awful flooring solution for our homes. No one talks about the water damage issue. There's really no repairing laminate or vinyl flooring. Here's what happened: - The mold issue; water in a warm, dark place without air circulation = mold growth - Product (regularly) discontinued, can't buy more to use for repairs - - not only product discontinued, but similar colors are different width & depth, & tongue/groove pattern, so they won't connect to your old flooring - There are no flooring people willing to struggle with successfully pulling out laminate carefully enough to repair your floor. Basically, if you have a sizeable water spill (say 6'x6') you have to buy a whole new floor Only 17 months ago I had Lowe's Pergo laminate flooring installed throughout my 'great room', which included the kitchen. It's lovely, really enjoy it. No personal spills that would cause buckling BUT there was a water leak that had water from pipes flooding my kitchen. My Pergo was so well made, sealed on the bottom too, & the foam backing cushion. My Pergo was very high quality. It's amazing to me that with all that water on it, yet I saw no signs of it buckling! But the water was definitely seeping down in spots to the neighbors ceiling, so obviously the water was getting under the Pergo. Yet, 24 hours later the Pergo showed no signs of trying to buckle! Wow! I thought it may survive the water. Unfortunately what I didn't think about was that water sitting under the Pergo would be growing mold! There is no way to send air down beneath the Pergo to dry it out. ALL the water soaked flooring had to be torn up to dry out the area to prevent mold. I instructed the professionals to remove the flooring as carefully as possible, so I could have it pieced back together. But the tongues & grooves are so fragile that barely any of them survived the ordeal. I now have to spend $2000 and go through the trouble of taking everything out of those rooms to have the 17 month old flooring torn-out and replaced with new (the style of Pergo I'd purchased has been discontinued and there is none, across North America, to create a fix for the current floor). I would give this same warning to wood & vinyl laminate buyers! When a water disaster happens, you to have the problem of mold growing under it in that dark, warm, wet area where the water is trapped. It seems to me that your vinyl laminate may not swell due to water & look bad, but I think you'd still want to remove it to prevent mold. Sadly, they won't be able to remove whole, reusable pieces (it will crack & break), so unless you have a huge stockpile of the same flooring, you're back to replacing the entire floor. Honestly, I suggest not buying either of these floor coverings.
Very informative video. We too installed laminate wood floors at our previous home and not only did they look fantastic but they turned out to be extremely durable, especially with a little toddler at home. It's a great alternative to consider when selecting new flooring. :)
+ahappygirlshome Thank you!! We are so happy with them, and good to know it works well with kids! We don't have any yet, but I imagine they would be very durable for them, and they have a little give so I like that :)
I disagree, you don't have to buy 12mm thick, I have laminate that has been down since 2003, has some issues now, but 4 kids grew up on these, plus dogs etc, . I would say a minimum of 8mm. Don't go to the 7mm that everyone puts on sale all the time. Good idea to put area rugs out where you walk all the time
most wood floors are almost always nailed down not glued. laminate is a great option for the price it has a great durable wear layer but it is always susceptible to water damage as it uses either a medium or high density fiber board between the layers which expands when water gets into it so you need to clean up spills quickly and never mop it. For areas that are prone to moisture/water it's better to use a vinyl plank flooring, these are newer to the market but the top surface of them is waterproof.
I forgot on grade is mostly concrete down south. There is ways to create a plywood subfoor over a concrete one but then you are adding quite a bit of thickness to the floor. It's a good idea if done right. Ideally you use a fabric like landscaping fabric first to dampen noise then an air-gap underlayment so that it can breath and dry out followed by the plywood and then another underlayment for the actual floor you are putting down. which is a lot of thickness but if someone wanted real hardwood they would likely have to do that kind of thing. it adds performance both in drying ability and insulation and opens up to all floor options to the installation but it costs a lot more money to do all that over a a simple floating floor or carpet.
Older video but a good one :). I put down laminate in my house and find that it scratches easy if you're not careful. My vac had a little rock stuck on the plastic wheel and I just wanted to lightly vac the room and it scratched the hell out of a few planks. That isn't the first time either my shop vac did the same thing as I was installing. Also a rock in a shoe tread can also damage the floor so take off your shoes :P. I don't know of any fix for the clear coat being scratched. Maybe acetone or something strong can melt it out but I doubt it. Problem too is some of my planks are impossible to get to without tearing up like 60% of the floor. One day the whole house will get tiled I hope.
In one of your response comments below you stated that your floor may not have been very level when you put the laminate flooring down. Apparently it wasn’t a problem for you after the installation since you didn’t mention it in the video. This is a concern for me. How “off” would guess your floor was, 1/8” peaks and valleys, or would you say it was greater than that.
There is actually no peaks or valleys when you look at the floors, the panels connected together nicely. It's only when you step on the floor sometimes you feel it give more than in other spots because of the foundation that's not very level. So like you said it ended up not being a problem for us. :)
Thank you so much for your video, very informative. I'd like to ask you if you could do a video on how to clean your laminate floors please. There are so many videos out their, some of the floor cleaners you have in America are not available in Australia. I love my laminate floor & I've never used anything but luke warm water in a spray bottle & a microfiber mop. I've had my laminate floors for two years now & they still look new. They are a high gloss spotted gum, it's really beautiful. All my visitors always say how beautiful the floors look. I'm really happy with my laminate floors & easy to take care of. Thank you 😁
Good video...very informative...beautiful floors...most of the ones I have looked at are made in China...so thank you so much for your info...the color is absolutely stunning!!!
I'm a flooring installer and i'm amazed noone mentions glue down luxury vinyl tile??? Not the click together like laminate stuff but the 2 to 3mm thick stuff that you glue down to a prepared flat and smooth floor surface. Check out Karndean and Amtico although there's many cheaper brands too!
I'm actually not a fan of the vinyl, but I know a ton of people love it! It's all a matter of preference, I personally try to avoid glued down floors because the glue emits fumes, but in Florida vinyl has been a huge hit!
@@stephanielynnhome There is no fumes from the glue used for LVT. Only downside is the cost. Doubt i'll ever understand why some of it costs as much as £100 for every square meter. Can get some that's about £14 (polyflor camaro) that still looks decent but even that can soon add up to a large bill. What makes me love glued down LVT is that it's decent in almost all aspects of what you want from a floor and if it's not abused will last forever. Yet there are so few videos like yours, about LVT.
Great video with great info! It's so nice to see how the flooring actually looks once laid instead of wonder from a sample. Can you PLEASE share your gray paint color on walls - love it? Many thanks!
I like that you still have carpet to keep the house clean but that carpet is going to have to work twice as hard because all the hard floors. Nice look though you must of had a skilled installer to transition in the middle of your room like that!
So sorry for the late reply, but I have been using the Bissell crosswave and love it! I use hot water and a very little splash of Mrs. Myers concentrated cleaner and it has been a game changer!
@@stephanielynnhome You were able to use it on the laminate flooring? Sounds too good to be true! That would help me a lot. Love my floors but I hate cleaning them.
@@SuperSoulSeeker I have been using it on my laminate flooring for a couple years now with no issues! It also has to do with the quality of laminate you have as well. Some hold up better than others, and the newer stuff hold up better than even what have. Your floors will be slightly damp after your done, but it dries fast, you can also put some alcohol in your solution to help it dry faster as well! I hold the button under the handle down the whole time, so it dispenses and sucks the whole time. My floors are so clean!
In all honesty you should stay away from any cheap Chinese made product. The more expensive laminates are an excellent flooring choice. As far as damage is concerned.... the things that would damage a laminate floor would damage a hardwood floor as well. Yes you can resurface hardwood .... laminate strip can also be replaced in some cases. Tile floors are another choice but make no mistake durability varies considerably. Grout issues can also be a consideration as regrouting is very labour intensive.
Hmmm, we got our floors from Lumber Liquidators. A good pice is about $2.50 to $3 per square foot for the Laminate. The installation price varies, it could be $2-$4 per square foot. So altogether your looking at about $4-$6 per square foot, and I think that is defiantly a good price. It can get much more pricey. But Lumbar Liquidators has sales all the time, so catch the floors you like on sale and that will help!
Do the floors feel spongy when you walk on them? I want to replace some carpet on a second floor for a work shop. I like the laminate option, but I want the hard wood feel with the scratch resistance of laminate. I need the floor to be firm to support work benches, and tools; with a level working surface.
I would say they are not super springy, but our floor isn't the most level underneath so it's more springy in some spots than other spots. My particular laminate floor would not be good for what you are describing, but I know they make some very heavy duty laminate that businesses get in their stores. I also know vinyl is taking off in a whole new way and it very durable, you may want to check into that. I hope that helps!
hello... I am considering putting laminate throughout our condo? IS it a good diy? SHould we get the aqua laminate for the house? or is it as durable as a thickness of 12mm
I don't know if it's a good DIY because we hired a company to put it in. I am not familiar with the aqua laminate but I'm very intrigued! I would still research the thickness of the aqua, even if you have to ask the company how thick it is.
George Angelini just sweep and also What you can used is 3 part water and 1 part vinegar and just gently mist in the air and let it settle on the floor. Last step is just dry mop it.
First vacuum and then use a low pressure steam cleaner. If your steam cleaner is high pressure, like the Karcher i have, use it on the lowest setting. Never use any kind of soap or chemicals on your floor as it may make it dangerously slippery. Steam a small area and then count the seconds it takes to dry. It should take no longer than 30 seconds to dry with no additional help. It it takes longer, it means you're using too much steam and can damage your floor. After you discover the ideal setting, one thing that helps a lot is opening all the windows, turn on a fan or close windows and turn on the A/C on maximum cold, so it will dry the floor even faster. Steam will remove dirt and messy stains, and also make the floor shine. Eventually, you may want to wipe the floor with a dry microfiber mop. it can postpone the next cleaning.
@@stephanielynnhome Everything looks great, awesome video. I hope this isnt too rude, but how much per square foot was the floor and how much per sq ft is the underlayment.
Good info on Laminates, I have a quest on something else though. Is it possible to tell me what was exact color used on the wall you see at 38 secs. if you have a reference, Thanx
Sure! I found the packaging and it has the name Dream Home Laminate Floors, Kensington Manor, Handscraped * V-Groove Laminate Flooring. Color: KM Warm Springs Chestnut 12mm. We got our from Lumber Liquidators, I hope this helps!
great video. we have wood now and are looking to install laminate. this will be on the bottom floor, on a concrete slab. my main concern is the sound. do you have any insights there? thanks!
Make sure your laminate is at least 12mm think, but the secret is in the padding! If you get a really thick nice padding that goes under the floor, it makes all the difference!
@@stephanielynnhome Actually, you mentioned previously (4 years ago) that it was Dream Home Laminate Floors, Kensington Manor, Handscraped * V-Groove Laminate Flooring. Color: KM Warm Springs Chestnut 12mm from Lumber Liquidators.
we had inexpensive laminate flooring for 15 yrs was wonderful no damage from water leaks or dog nails but make sure high heels never come off the front door mat!
Poor quality laminate flooring is junk. I bought high quality 15mm AC5 laminate, which is commercial grade and very durable. I soaked a sample in a bucket of water for 4 days, dried it off and there was no sign of damage. It looks great too.
I don't have a house but found this so interesting! I didn't know there were so many types!
THIS VIDEO WAS VERY, VERY HELPFUL. The information is the kind of information I need in order to know what will work BEST for me = the possible formaldehyde problem with China made material SAVED MY HEALTH!!!!!!!! Thanks again. Louise
You are so very welcome! I'm so glad this video was able to be so helpful for you!! :)
Thanks for this video. About to start renovation works on a house and will probably go with laminate flooring. I always assumed it was cheap looking until a friend of mine suggested it to me, I've been very impressed since.
Sadly, I've learned through experience that laminate, wood & even vinyl flooring is an awful flooring solution for our homes. No one talks about the water damage issue. There's really no repairing laminate or vinyl flooring. Here's what happened:
- The mold issue; water in a warm, dark place without air circulation = mold growth
- Product (regularly) discontinued, can't buy more to use for repairs
- - not only product discontinued, but similar colors are different width & depth, & tongue/groove pattern, so they won't connect to your old flooring
- There are no flooring people willing to struggle with successfully pulling out laminate carefully enough to repair your floor. Basically, if you have a sizeable water spill (say 6'x6') you have to buy a whole new floor
Only 17 months ago I had Lowe's Pergo laminate flooring installed throughout my 'great room', which included the kitchen. It's lovely, really enjoy it. No personal spills that would cause buckling BUT there was a water leak that had water from pipes flooding my kitchen.
My Pergo was so well made, sealed on the bottom too, & the foam backing cushion. My Pergo was very high quality. It's amazing to me that with all that water on it, yet I saw no signs of it buckling! But the water was definitely seeping down in spots to the neighbors ceiling, so obviously the water was getting under the Pergo. Yet, 24 hours later the Pergo showed no signs of trying to buckle! Wow! I thought it may survive the water.
Unfortunately what I didn't think about was that water sitting under the Pergo would be growing mold! There is no way to send air down beneath the Pergo to dry it out. ALL the water soaked flooring had to be torn up to dry out the area to prevent mold.
I instructed the professionals to remove the flooring as carefully as possible, so I could have it pieced back together. But the tongues & grooves are so fragile that barely any of them survived the ordeal. I now have to spend $2000 and go through the trouble of taking everything out of those rooms to have the 17 month old flooring torn-out and replaced with new (the style of Pergo I'd purchased has been discontinued and there is none, across North America, to create a fix for the current floor).
I would give this same warning to wood & vinyl laminate buyers! When a water disaster happens, you to have the problem of mold growing under it in that dark, warm, wet area where the water is trapped. It seems to me that your vinyl laminate may not swell due to water & look bad, but I think you'd still want to remove it to prevent mold. Sadly, they won't be able to remove whole, reusable pieces (it will crack & break), so unless you have a huge stockpile of the same flooring, you're back to replacing the entire floor.
Honestly, I suggest not buying either of these floor coverings.
Thank you very much for sharing your experience! I'm sure others will find this very helpful!
Should have bought true waterproof lvp
Thank you! This was very eye opening
Very informative video. We too installed laminate wood floors at our previous home and not only did they look fantastic but they turned out to be extremely durable, especially with a little toddler at home. It's a great alternative to consider when selecting new flooring. :)
+ahappygirlshome Thank you!! We are so happy with them, and good to know it works well with kids! We don't have any yet, but I imagine they would be very durable for them, and they have a little give so I like that :)
I disagree, you don't have to buy 12mm thick, I have laminate that has been down since 2003, has some issues now, but 4 kids grew up on these, plus dogs etc, . I would say a minimum of 8mm. Don't go to the 7mm that everyone puts on sale all the time. Good idea to put area rugs out where you walk all the time
I love the color of your walls!!!! What color do you have if I may asked? 😊
most wood floors are almost always nailed down not glued. laminate is a great option for the price it has a great durable wear layer but it is always susceptible to water damage as it uses either a medium or high density fiber board between the layers which expands when water gets into it so you need to clean up spills quickly and never mop it. For areas that are prone to moisture/water it's better to use a vinyl plank flooring, these are newer to the market but the top surface of them is waterproof.
In Florida we have to glue we can't nail because all of our floors are solid concrete underneath. I have heard about vinyl, I need to check into that!
I forgot on grade is mostly concrete down south. There is ways to create a plywood subfoor over a concrete one but then you are adding quite a bit of thickness to the floor. It's a good idea if done right. Ideally you use a fabric like landscaping fabric first to dampen noise then an air-gap underlayment so that it can breath and dry out followed by the plywood and then another underlayment for the actual floor you are putting down. which is a lot of thickness but if someone wanted real hardwood they would likely have to do that kind of thing. it adds performance both in drying ability and insulation and opens up to all floor options to the installation but it costs a lot more money to do all that over a a simple floating floor or carpet.
Older video but a good one :). I put down laminate in my house and find that it scratches easy if you're not careful. My vac had a little rock stuck on the plastic wheel and I just wanted to lightly vac the room and it scratched the hell out of a few planks. That isn't the first time either my shop vac did the same thing as I was installing. Also a rock in a shoe tread can also damage the floor so take off your shoes :P. I don't know of any fix for the clear coat being scratched. Maybe acetone or something strong can melt it out but I doubt it. Problem too is some of my planks are impossible to get to without tearing up like 60% of the floor. One day the whole house will get tiled I hope.
In one of your response comments below you stated that your floor may not have been very level when you put the laminate flooring down. Apparently it wasn’t a problem for you after the installation since you didn’t mention it in the video. This is a concern for me. How “off” would guess your floor was, 1/8” peaks and valleys, or would you say it was greater than that.
There is actually no peaks or valleys when you look at the floors, the panels connected together nicely. It's only when you step on the floor sometimes you feel it give more than in other spots because of the foundation that's not very level. So like you said it ended up not being a problem for us. :)
Love the felt pad tip⭐️
Thank you so much for your video, very informative. I'd like to ask you if you could do a video on how to clean your laminate floors please. There are so many videos out their, some of the floor cleaners you have in America are not available in Australia. I love my laminate floor & I've never used anything but luke warm water in a spray bottle & a microfiber mop. I've had my laminate floors for two years now & they still look new. They are a high gloss spotted gum, it's really beautiful. All my visitors always say how beautiful the floors look. I'm really happy with my laminate floors & easy to take care of. Thank you 😁
Thank you for your post; it was informative.
what is the color and make manufacturer?
Good video...very informative...beautiful floors...most of the ones I have looked at are made in China...so thank you so much for your info...the color is absolutely stunning!!!
Thank you so much for the kind words!! I'm glad this video was helpful!
They're now repairable with Piccolo Flooring Repair at Home Depot.
I'm a flooring installer and i'm amazed noone mentions glue down luxury vinyl tile??? Not the click together like laminate stuff but the 2 to 3mm thick stuff that you glue down to a prepared flat and smooth floor surface. Check out Karndean and Amtico although there's many cheaper brands too!
I'm actually not a fan of the vinyl, but I know a ton of people love it! It's all a matter of preference, I personally try to avoid glued down floors because the glue emits fumes, but in Florida vinyl has been a huge hit!
@@stephanielynnhome There is no fumes from the glue used for LVT. Only downside is the cost. Doubt i'll ever understand why some of it costs as much as £100 for every square meter. Can get some that's about £14 (polyflor camaro) that still looks decent but even that can soon add up to a large bill.
What makes me love glued down LVT is that it's decent in almost all aspects of what you want from a floor and if it's not abused will last forever.
Yet there are so few videos like yours, about LVT.
What is the brand of your laminate flooring?
wish you had mentioned something about the actual "cleaning" of wood laminate and compare to other flooring...
I did a whole separate video on to clean laminate floors! Here is the Link: ua-cam.com/video/rzR2xuDSagg/v-deo.html
How kind of you! Thanks!
Great video with great info! It's so nice to see how the flooring actually looks once laid instead of wonder from a sample. Can you PLEASE share your gray paint color on walls - love it? Many thanks!
Oh yes! It's called graphite form Restoration Hardware, although I had it color matched at home depot, its the perfect warm grey :)
Great info 👍 right to the point. I've watched dozens and this was the most helpful
agree. helpful and good breakdown of pros and cons
I like that you still have carpet to keep the house clean but that carpet is going to have to work twice as hard because all the hard floors. Nice look though you must of had a skilled installer to transition in the middle of your room like that!
Would you please be so kind as to do a video on laminate flooring care and upkeep, yours look amazing 💕 thanks 😘
So sorry for the late reply, but I have been using the Bissell crosswave and love it! I use hot water and a very little splash of Mrs. Myers concentrated cleaner and it has been a game changer!
@@stephanielynnhome You were able to use it on the laminate flooring? Sounds too good to be true! That would help me a lot. Love my floors but I hate cleaning them.
@@SuperSoulSeeker I have been using it on my laminate flooring for a couple years now with no issues! It also has to do with the quality of laminate you have as well. Some hold up better than others, and the newer stuff hold up better than even what have. Your floors will be slightly damp after your done, but it dries fast, you can also put some alcohol in your solution to help it dry faster as well! I hold the button under the handle down the whole time, so it dispenses and sucks the whole time. My floors are so clean!
In all honesty you should stay away from any cheap Chinese made product.
The more expensive laminates are an excellent flooring choice. As far as damage is concerned.... the things that would damage a laminate floor would damage a hardwood floor as well. Yes you can resurface hardwood .... laminate strip can also be replaced in some cases.
Tile floors are another choice but make no mistake durability varies considerably. Grout issues can also be a consideration as regrouting is very labour intensive.
Love the floors. I would love that right throw out my house.
Thank you for your post. I'm in socal - where would you recommend? and what would be a good price for about 1200 sq feet - installation and all?
Hmmm, we got our floors from Lumber Liquidators. A good pice is about $2.50 to $3 per square foot for the Laminate. The installation price varies, it could be $2-$4 per square foot. So altogether your looking at about $4-$6 per square foot, and I think that is defiantly a good price. It can get much more pricey. But Lumbar Liquidators has sales all the time, so catch the floors you like on sale and that will help!
Do the floors feel spongy when you walk on them? I want to replace some carpet on a second floor for a work shop. I like the laminate option, but I want the hard wood feel with the scratch resistance of laminate. I need the floor to be firm to support work benches, and tools; with a level working surface.
I would say they are not super springy, but our floor isn't the most level underneath so it's more springy in some spots than other spots. My particular laminate floor would not be good for what you are describing, but I know they make some very heavy duty laminate that businesses get in their stores. I also know vinyl is taking off in a whole new way and it very durable, you may want to check into that. I hope that helps!
Nice job..we have just had laminate vinyl installed...how do you think I should best clear it?
I did a video on that! You should be able to search my channel and find it.
hello... I am considering putting laminate throughout our condo? IS it a good diy? SHould we get the aqua laminate for the house? or is it as durable as a thickness of 12mm
I don't know if it's a good DIY because we hired a company to put it in. I am not familiar with the aqua laminate but I'm very intrigued! I would still research the thickness of the aqua, even if you have to ask the company how thick it is.
Pretty much a diy, I'm 19 right now but when I was 17 I've done in a weekend with just a miter saw a pencil and a square
hi i am from Bangladesh. i know this work. And i everyday install laminated wood.
What is the brand, and which pattern?
What is the safest and best way to clean Laminate flooring in my kitchen. Thanks, George
George Angelini just sweep and also What you can used is 3 part water and 1 part vinegar and just gently mist in the air and let it settle on the floor. Last step is just dry mop it.
First vacuum and then use a low pressure steam cleaner. If your steam cleaner is high pressure, like the Karcher i have, use it on the lowest setting. Never use any kind of soap or chemicals on your floor as it may make it dangerously slippery.
Steam a small area and then count the seconds it takes to dry. It should take no longer than 30 seconds to dry with no additional help. It it takes longer, it means you're using too much steam and can damage your floor.
After you discover the ideal setting, one thing that helps a lot is opening all the windows, turn on a fan or close windows and turn on the A/C on maximum cold, so it will dry the floor even faster. Steam will remove dirt and messy stains, and also make the floor shine.
Eventually, you may want to wipe the floor with a dry microfiber mop. it can postpone the next cleaning.
Can you please tell me the name/brand/color of your floor selection?
They sadly discontinued it, but we got them from lumbar liquidators
@@stephanielynnhome Everything looks great, awesome video. I hope this isnt too rude, but how much per square foot was the floor and how much per sq ft is the underlayment.
Good info on Laminates, I have a quest on something else though. Is it possible to tell me what was exact color used on the wall you see at 38 secs. if you have a reference, Thanx
Yes! It's called graphite from Restoration Hardware, I had it color matched at Home Depot! Hope that helps!
Basilchic Thanks
How is it that you keep poppong up for my searches!?? Lol last month Christmas trees, now floors lol
Haha! I try to help where I can!
beautiful floors! Do you remember the brand or color name? I am just starting to look for laminate floors for our home. Thank you
Sure! I found the packaging and it has the name Dream Home Laminate Floors, Kensington Manor, Handscraped * V-Groove Laminate Flooring. Color: KM Warm Springs Chestnut 12mm. We got our from Lumber Liquidators, I hope this helps!
Basilchic thanks! I see it
@@stephanielynnhome I'm still confused what one to go for I'm swaying for the Hybrid flooring
great video. we have wood now and are looking to install laminate. this will be on the bottom floor, on a concrete slab. my main concern is the sound. do you have any insights there? thanks!
Make sure your laminate is at least 12mm think, but the secret is in the padding! If you get a really thick nice padding that goes under the floor, it makes all the difference!
Would be helpful if you knew the brand
How much did the laminate flooring cost?
It was about 2.50 per square foot, not including install. We got it on sale at Lumber Liquidators!
Basilchic can you share what flooring and pattern this is? It’s very beautiful!
@@stephanielynnhome,would you happen to remember the brand and also the name of your floor,looks great.
Thankyou
What is the name of the laminate floor you have?
They discontinued it and I'm not sure, but we got them from lumber liquidators, and the color is a walnut. I hope that helps!
@@stephanielynnhome Actually, you mentioned previously (4 years ago) that it was Dream Home Laminate Floors, Kensington Manor, Handscraped * V-Groove Laminate Flooring. Color: KM Warm Springs Chestnut 12mm from Lumber Liquidators.
What brand and color did you install?
Not sure, but I know we got it from Lumber Liquidators and they did discontinue it :(
What is the model name on you laminate floor ?
I have no idea, we longer have the boxes :( but we got them from Lumbar Liquidators.
How has the floor held up? Do you have kids?
I now have a baby and so far so good! They have been holding up great!
I love the color of your wall paint. Kind of a light brownish tan. Beautiful, good choice. Of course, the floors look nice too ;-)
Thank you! It's graphite from Restoration Hardware, but I got it colored matched at Home Depot :)
You forgot to list "Wear Layer" 20Mils or higher is recommended..this is the layer that you actually walk on..very important
You are tight, that is important! Thanks for pointing that out so people can also look into that!
Is this luxury vinyl plank ?
No, it's not vinyl but I have heard wonderful things about vinyl!
I think the flooring that they have, are called bamboo clip on floor boards. 🤔
That's what they're called in the Country I live in, buts it's the same thing.
I heard Mohawk and evoke are good Laminate flooring.
Why don't you tell your manufacturer of your floor?
It's discontinued
u should be very careful uding alcohol,not good for your lungs
Laminate flooring is junk!!!!!
we had inexpensive laminate flooring for 15 yrs was wonderful no damage from water leaks or dog nails but make sure high heels never come off the front door mat!
Poor quality laminate flooring is junk. I bought high quality 15mm AC5 laminate, which is commercial grade and very durable. I soaked a sample in a bucket of water for 4 days, dried it off and there was no sign of damage. It looks great too.
@@suxtubeyou ok great...now I know what I will use to build a canoe from!!
This was so interesting!!
u should be very careful uding alcohol,not good for your lungs