{"id":2709,"date":"2016-11-14T16:24:47","date_gmt":"2016-11-14T16:24:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/?p=2709"},"modified":"2016-11-14T16:24:47","modified_gmt":"2016-11-14T16:24:47","slug":"choosing-laminate-flooring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/choosing-laminate-flooring\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing Laminate Flooring may be your Best Decision Ever"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2726 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/TCG_11-14-2016_Blog_LaminateFlooring.png\" alt=\"how to choose the best laminate\" width=\"775\" height=\"200\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/TCG_11-14-2016_Blog_LaminateFlooring.png 775w, https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/TCG_11-14-2016_Blog_LaminateFlooring-300x77.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 775px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 775\/200;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Knowing <em>how to choose laminate flooring<\/em> can give you the hardwood look you&#8217;re craving without the nightmare-ish price tags.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s face it; costs for natural wood floors can be quite expensive. Wouldn&#8217;t you be better off getting a wood floor with prices that won&#8217;t break the bank?<\/p>\n<p>Laminate flooring is your answer.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"padding-bottom: 7px;\">Why should I choose Laminate Flooring?<\/h2>\n<p>Laminate flooring can provide a home with many benefits that natural wood can&#8217;t, especially if you have an active household.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some of the reasons why you should consider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/laminate\/\" target=\"_blank\">getting laminate flooring installed<\/a> in your home:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Laminate can look just like real wood. Whether you want a distressed or hand-scraped look, laminate floors can mimic it. It also comes with a glossy or matte coating.<\/li>\n<li>Water damage is reduced more than it would be with natural wood flooring. This makes it a great type of flooring for kitchens and damper areas.<\/li>\n<li>Cleaning is relatively easy, only requiring a routine sweeping or vacuuming to remove free dirt and debris.<\/li>\n<li>Laminate is scratch resistant, so any kind of grooves or scuffs are greatly reduced.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If this was a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/5-reasons-why-laminate-flooring-is-better-than-hardwood\/\" target=\"_blank\">laminate flooring vs hardwood flooring<\/a> contest, you can obviously see which one would come out on top.<\/p>\n<p>By <strong>choosing laminate flooring<\/strong>, you are getting a much better performance than you would with natural hardwood floors.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2717 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/iStock_10731834_MEDIUM.jpg\" alt=\"how to choose laminate flooring\" width=\"775\" height=\"400\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/iStock_10731834_MEDIUM.jpg 775w, https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/iStock_10731834_MEDIUM-300x155.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 775px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 775\/400;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If laminate flooring has won you over, there is only one thing left to do&#8230;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"padding-bottom: 7px;\">Book a Free Laminate Consultation Today!<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2722 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/iStock_35452180_MEDIUM.jpg\" alt=\"choosing laminate flooring tips\" width=\"350\" height=\"527\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/iStock_35452180_MEDIUM.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/iStock_35452180_MEDIUM-199x300.jpg 199w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 350px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 350\/527;\" \/>This is where it gets easy. Booking a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/schedule\/laminate\/\" target=\"_blank\">free laminate flooring estimate<\/a> with The Carpet Guys makes floor shopping simple.<\/p>\n<p>We get the fact that buying new floors can be stressful at times. Our goal is to give you the floors you want without all the headache renovations can create.<\/p>\n<p>By having us by your side, you will gain many benefits including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Appointment times are available seven days a week<\/li>\n<li>Professional consultations from the best flooring experts in town<\/li>\n<li>Quality craftsmanship from top flooring installation crews<\/li>\n<li>Complimentary decorating advice<\/li>\n<li>High-quality products from leading floor covering manufacturers<\/li>\n<li>Much more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Get the laminate flooring you want at prices that won&#8217;t break the bank. Call The Carpet Guys today.<\/p>\n<p>We look forward to servicing you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Knowing how to choose laminate flooring can give you the hardwood look you&#8217;re craving without the nightmare-ish price tags. Let&#8217;s face it; costs for natural wood floors can be quite expensive. Wouldn&#8217;t you be better off getting a wood floor with prices that won&#8217;t break the bank? 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