Pergo Laminate Flooring

Laminate Floors that Last

Tired of taking forever to polish and maintain your floors? With Pergo Laminate Flooring, your woes are over. After installation, you will find that laminate floors look and feels good, even with little maintenance. Here are a few things to remember when installing Pergo or just about any other laminate.

Moisture and wetness is highly damaging to laminate products. The inner core of the flooring will swell if water leaks into the joints. The end result is warping, blistering, and buckling of your floor. Be especially attentive to sealing all the joints, especially in high-moisture areas like bathrooms and kitchens.

After installing your new Pergo Laminate, you can apply a cleaner to get rid of the dust and glue residue.

One of the best things about laminate flooring is that its texture does not allow dirt and dust to stick to it. Thus, you don’t have to spend so much time and effort in polishing and cleaning your floors. You can just wipe it with dust mops or brushless vacuums. Occasionally, you can also wipe the flooring with a damp (not wet!) mop. You can also buy cleaners that are especially made for your flooring. Almost every manufacturer has its own line of cleaner products. They take care of stains like wine, grease, or juice. You can also just add a cup of vinegar to warm water, and use this mixture to moisten the mop you’re going to use. Again, don’t subject your flooring to a wet wash. Be careful to read the instructions, especially if manufacturers caution against detergents, polish, scouring pads, and waxes. This may damage your flooring, and you may not be able to avail of your warranty.

For stubborn stains such as cigarette burns, lipstick, crayon residues, or paint, you can use the common nail polish remover made of acetone, but don’t apply these to the moldings. If candle wax or chewing gum is stuck to your floors, harden these with ice and you can gently scrape it off. Be very careful as you do this.

To maintain laminate floors, you don’t need a whole host of cleaners or expensive chemicals. You can simply put rugs in doorways to avoid dragging dirt and gravel onto the floors. Make sure that the backs of the rugs you use are safe for laminates to avoid discoloring.

For furniture that can potentially damage your floors like chairs or tables, put a felt pad or a rubber cast underneath the legs. When moving furniture, instead of letting it drag, lift it.

Of course, accidents can occur at some point or another. Manufacturers of laminate flooring also have their own products that can repair cracks or scratches. Alternatively, you can use your spare planks or boards. If you are unsure of how to proceed, hire a professional.

With proper care and maintenance, your Pergo Laminate Flooring will be a source of pride and beauty for your home.