Mohawk Laminate

“Wood Floors Throughout!” For most homeowners present or future, this phrase evokes positive images of classic and timeless beauty, or perhaps memories of a few giggly sock-footed slider races. But for the DIY-ers who still find themselves mopping their hum-drum linoleum or vacuuming thread-bare carpet in their dining rooms, the concept of wood flooring may be somewhat intimidating. Concerns about the difficulty of proper installation and the unknowns of the cost involved may keep some of these otherwise handy homeowners from even opening a sample book. But with the vast array and wide varieties of laminate wood flooring manufactured and marketed today, this kind of project is not only affordable, the manufacturing designs today have made self-installation such a breeze that satisfied new laminate flooring owners will find themselves asking, “Why did I wait this long?”

The obvious difference between traditional hardwood floors and laminate flooring is in the product composition. Laminate is manufactured in a specialized layering process that combines various separately functioning elements such as a stabilizing base, processed wood strengtheners, decorative faux wood elements and a final protective coating. A well-crafted finished laminate product will mimic the look of hardwood beautifully, often at a fraction of the cost. Installation is also typically much less complicated, with many different varieties of laminate flooring designed to simply snap together.

Choosing which particular laminate to install may be a little more complicated, since installing the wrong product could result in long-lasting reminders of a poor decision. The manufacturer’s reputation, longevity, and accessibility should all be key factors in considering which laminate flooring product is best for the need of the homeowner. One of the more recognizable names in this niche is Mohawk Laminate Flooring, a division of Mohawk Industries.

Respected for cornering the lion’s share of the carpeting market, Mohawk Industries has no doubt had success with their widely varied product line offerings. This success in carpeting has been replicated with their Mohawk laminate flooring products, including a surprisingly diverse assortment of wood grains from which consumers may select their flooring. These range from maples to oaks to the higher-end teakwood, as well as some of the more trendy ceramics and faux stonework offerings.  They are also respected for their ”green” emphasis, by promising that over 50% of the materials used to produce their laminates are derived from recycled content.

Homeowners ready to take the next step onto laminate will find Mohawk Laminate flooring products readily accessible and available in numerous home improvement stores, as well as via their fairly healthy selection of authorized local dealers. If you could achieve the timeless style and classic beauty of hardwood flooring yourself, without the difficulty or expense of the real thing, “wood” you?