Why I Choose Laminate
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The first house my ex and I bought had wood floors. They were absolutely beautiful, but we had a lot of trouble taking care of them. First of all, we had a big Greyhound and her nails put pits in the wood. Second, we were completely unaware that the entire time our live Christmas trees was up for the season, the tree holder had a slow leak. When we removed everything after the holidays, there was a terrible amount of black mold and water damage. We ended up needing to have the entire floor refinished.
In the house we have on the market now, we have Pergo floors in the front rooms. It also looks beautiful, but I was stunned by how much easier it was to care for on a daily basis than the hardwood. The dog did her fair share of prancing around on it and never left a mark. We didn’t even need to put pads under the dining room table and chairs, because the floors just didn’t scuff. I felt more comfortable using water to clean the Pergo Laminate Floors and having potted plants on them.
Now I am living in a house that is older and needs a good bit of updating. In all actuality, the carpets are in great condition, but my daughter and I both have allergies so a carpetless floor solution is best for us. I love hardwood, I really do; but when it came time to decide how I was going to replace the carpet laminate was my clear choice. With dogs and kids and allergies to deal with, I want what’s durable and easy. And, if an when it comes time to resell, it’s a popular feature.
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