Is It Laminate … Or Is It Hardwood?
Why Laminate
It’s laminate, all right—the stylish result of continuing breakthroughs in modern technology and manufacturing methods. There are styles that convey the authentic look of wood or the classic appeal of ceramic tile.
Various shades and finishes allow you to choose the wood look down to the species, and now laminates are mimicking hardwood even more. Some laminates offer beveled, distressed, and highly textured options—giving your laminate floor not only the look of hardwood, but the feel of it, too.
Laminates are inherently “green,” because they use fewer resources and far less wood in their manufacture. And because they’re durable—some styles even offer 25-year warranties—you don’t have to replace laminate floors as often.
Consider laminate for a distinctive look that’s beautifully affordable … and affordably beautiful.
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Before & During
Installation
Before
You want a problem-free installation and, to help ensure it, here’s a checklist of things to do before the installer arrives.
During Installation
To make your laminate floor look good now and for a long time to come, proper installation is critical. Here’s the procedure an experienced installation professional will follow:
It’s a good idea to check with us directly to find out if there are other actions we recommend before installation. Just call a member of our friendly sales staff.
Keep Your Laminate Bright
Care & Maintenance of Laminate
Shaw Hardwood products, with their DuraShield finish, provide superior wear; easy, no-wax care; plus superior resistance to staining from all common household products such as coffee, shoe polish, lipstick, acetone, mustard, and more.
A few simple maintenance steps, however, will help protect your investment and keep your Shaw Hardwood flooring looking like new.
- Use a Damp Cloth to blot up spills as soon as they happen. Never allow liquids to stand on your floor.
- Sweep, Dust Or Vacuum Regularly to prevent accumulation of dirt and grit that can scratch or dull the floor finish.
- For wax or gum, harden the spot with ice and then gently scrape with a plastic scraper
- Periodically clean the floor with cleaning products made specifically for laminate floor care
Protect the natural beauty of
your Shaw Hardwood flooring
- Don’t use oil based, wax, polish, or strong ammoniated or abrasive cleaners.
- Don’t use steel wool or scouring powder.
- Don’t wash or wet-mop the floor with soap, water, oil-soap detergent, or any other liquid cleaning material. This could cause swelling, warping, delamination, and joint-line separation, and void the warranty.
- Don’t use any type of buffing machine.
Routine Care Instructions
- Maintain Humidity
- Avoid Sharp Objects
- Watch your Feet and Pets
