Fabulous Floors Magazine Summer 2015 | Page 29

Left: Antique Walnut in Curry from Mannington, and below: Acacia in Cayenne Pepper Spice from Armstrong. Simply stated, the final effect can be superior. Look for precision manufacturing of tight joints and very long, matched pieces, often unavailable or prohibitively expensive in hardwood. These laminate planks create a seamless and uninterrupted look of refinement. Laminate flooring is an easy-to-install, interlocking, tongue-and-groove flooring system of planks or squares. When entertaining friends and family this summer season, you won’t have to worry about your floor fading, being scratched or dented. That’s because laminate delivers up to five times more scratch resistance because of the wear layer that features aluminum oxide (nearly as hard as diamonds). This layer provides unsurpassed durability, stain and fade resistance, and easy maintenance. Laminates are also antibacterial, antimold, antistatic, and sound insulating—boasting warrantees extending upward to 30 years! Laminate proves to not only be durable, but is also easier to maintain. Talk to your flooring retailer about the floor care products they recommend for cleaning and maintaining your new laminate floor. ■ SUMMER 2015 27