One of the best things about laminate flooring is how hard wearing and easy to clean it is. Where a carpet will gradually wear and become thinner than it originally was, laminate flooring will maintain its original appearance for a much longer period of time. Certain things will stain or fade carpet too whereas laminate flooring does not absorb liquids which can stain and so they can simply be wiped off and its fresh look will remain.

Laminate flooring is available in a huge number of different styles and its simple fitting means it can be cut to any shape and size to go in any room. Laminate also provides a good alternative to other more expensive finishes such as stone, tiles or hardwood as it looks very similar but doesn't cost anywhere near as much. These more expensive options are also difficult to keep clean and fit and for some rooms heavy stone isn't suitable.

Laminate flooring has excellent resale potential too. Not only is it cheaper to buy than a lot of other flooring options but the simplicity of a lot of the styles make it very appealing to people looking to buy a house. A simple would look laminate is also very versatile and will fit in amongst most styles of home furnishing.

Laminate flooring is made up of three layers and this makes it a really nice surface to walk on. Most people who have never had laminate assume that it will be cold and hard but this isn't the case. The three layers create a cushion feel and the fibre or hardboard middle layer holds heat very well making it warm to walk on once it has been under sunlight or in a warm room.

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The nature of the room you are dealing with is the first thing you should think about. How much activity (or 'traffic') does the room have to cope with? How likely is it that the floor will get wet? Are pets going to be around? Do noise levels need to be kept down? Asking yourself these questions will help you choose the laminate flooring that is best suited to the conditions in which it will be used.

After thinking through these practical considerations, you can then start looking for the style that will work best in the space. Do you want laminate flooring that imitates the look of wood, stone or tile? What colour are you after? Is there a particular pattern you like?

You should request samples of a few different laminates before you place an order. Looking at the material in its eventual setting will help you make the right selection. It will look different in natural daylight to how it looks under incandescent light at night. You should also make sure it looks good next to any items of furniture or other features (it may look great in the middle of the room but clash with something in the corner). You may also want to see how the samples cope with spillages or stains, and try dropping heavy objects on them to test their toughness.

When you're happy with your choice of laminate flooring, you need to measure the room and decide whether you're going to install the flooring yourself or get a professional to come in and do it. If you choose do it yourself, make sure you read the instructions thoroughly. Once it's installed, you can start using the room straight away.

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A floor covering market that was once dominated by carpet, hardwood, ceramic and vinyl has been increasingly has seen laminates making enormous progress over the years. This success has been grounded in the European market, but the laminate invasion of the US is now well underway. Huge amounts of money have been invested by companies like Pergo in marketing activities - this has been a major factor in the penetration of laminates into the American market in particular. This is illustrated by the fact that, on that side of the Atlantic, most people refer to laminate floors simply as Pergo.

There are now well over 30 independent manufacturers and importers in operation in the UK, and forecasts suggest that the industry will continue to develop and flourish. It's no surprise, then, that manufacturers producing conventional floor coverings have tended to begin adding laminates to their product portfolio.

The evolution of laminate flooring is by no means complete - one recent innovation is glue-free installation (Belgian firm Unilin Industries developed the Uniclic system - marketed as Quick-Step). Due to its popularity, other manufacturers have bought licenses to use this system themselves.

Furthermore, the selection of colours, patterns and finishes available is constantly expanding. The market will continue to deliver new and exciting products as a result of ongoing research and development. This is now a massive industry that shows no signs of slowing down.

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