St. Louis Laminate Flooring

Looking for a reasonably priced home improvement? Got old linoleum in your kitchen or bathroom? Or, old carpet in your bedroom or living room? Laminate is a relatively inexpensive, beautiful, and durable flooring material that has been revolutionary when it entered the residential flooring market, and as it gets stronger and higher-performing seemingly with each passing year is positioning itself to become the most common flooring installation out there. As part of a full remodel or as a standalone project, in St. Louis, laminate flooring may be just the ticket for your next home improvement project. Let us help you find the right contractor for the job.

Choosing Your Laminate Flooring in St. Louis, MO
Newer forms of laminate flooring are available in thicker, reinforced laminate that can rival wood flooring in terms of strength and scratch resistance. The natural stain resistance of laminate will still be there, along with its resistance and flexibility to movement associated with moisture content. Looking at laminate flooring manufacturers you'll find essentially any color, texture, and grain you can imagine, but don't forget to look at the nuts-and-bolts, including the installation system, warranty length, and whether you need professional installation to validate this warranty. Some homeowners believe chain stores, such as Home Depot and Lowe's automatically offer the best deals on laminate flooring. True, the buying power of these enormous companies can make for some good deals, but these stores may also be overcharging you for installation. If you're not planning on installing the floor yourself, you should get estimates from independent contractors to ensure you're getting the best total value from your new floor.

The Cost of St. Laminate Flooring Installation
As a low cost alternative to the highly vaunted hardwood floor, many homeowners want to know how much they stand to save. Each and every day ServiceMagic compiles data on the home improvements we process including laminate flooring installation in St. Louis and across the country. This data suggests that, while the average wood floor will cost just more than $5,000, a comparable laminate floor can be done for about $4,000—a 20 percent savings. Of course, these figures may bear little resemblance to your project. Smaller projects can cost as little as $1,000 or $2,000, maybe less if you install it yourself. Larger projects can trend upwards of $10,000. If you have basic carpentry skills, you can probably install your laminate flooring, but for complicated edging and corners, don't take it for granted and don't over extend yourself. The relative ease of installation means a professional won't have to charge the same high fee as they would for wood flooring installation.

St. Louis Laminate Flooring Maintenance and Repair
One of the biggest reasons laminate flooring is so coveted is the minimal amount of maintenance that is needed to keep it looking good. Occasional sweeping or dry-mopping should really comprise the lion's share of the work, although some laminate flooring cleansers can help refresh your laminate from time to time. Should something happen, like you failing to clean up a spill in a timely manner, water gets behind the laminate and begins to loosen one of the panels, or one of them gets chipped, laminate flooring repair is a relatively simple matter if you have extra panels. Use this foresight to purchase several extra panels and keep them in a safe place. If you do, chances are you're looking at an exact match and a nominal fee to repair your floor.

St. Louis Laminate Flooring Contractors
ServiceMagic puts each and every one of our professionals through a rigorous 10-step screening process that guarantees basic industry credentials, including laminate flooring certification. Moreover, our quality-controlled, online database of customer ratings and reviews allows you to see what other St. Louis homeowners have said about individual contractors and laminate flooring in general. These ratings also create considerable incentive for contractors to meet and exceed your expectations.

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