Laminates

Do you want the look of real hardwood floors, but not the meticulous upkeep? Laminate flooring may be the answer. Laminate flooring is easy to install, easy to maintain and stands up to most of the abuse that a busy household can give it. Laminate is an easy do it yourself project, or if you prefer, we can arrange installation for you with one of our professional installers. Follow the links to see just some of the laminate lines that we carry.






Care and Maintenance

Your new laminate flooring is as close to "maintenance free" as a floor can get. Following a few simple suggestions will help keep your laminate floor looking like new for years to come.

Dust-mop (with a non-treated, clean mop) or vacuum regularly to remove loose soil and fine dust particles that can scratch finished floors. Wipe up spills quickly with a cloth or sponge. For heavier cleaning, use a recommended cleaner. Avoid excessive water. No wax, oil or polish is required.

Never use a scouring powder, steel wool or highly acidic or alkaline cleaners, non-recommended commercial cleaners or polishes, or a treated mop that has been used to clean other floors or furniture on your laminate flooring.

Never sand, wax or laquer your laminate flooring.

Never drag appliances or heavy furniture across your floor.

Protect your floor using entry-way (non-skid, cotton) mats to capture tracked-in dirt and soil, and clean them regularly. Rubber or fibre-backed mats may stain or scratch floor finish. Use felt floor protector pads under furniture legs and protect your floor from hard castors on movable furniture.

Minor damage can easily be repaired with the laminate flooring touch-up kits. Kits are available to match the colour of your floor.

Your United Carpet retailer can recommend the assistance of a professional to either repair or replace planks with major damage.

Stain Removal
STAIN CLEANING METHOD
Coffee, Tea, Chocolate,
Soft drink, Juice, Wine,
Grease		 Warm water and a recommended
cleaner.
Marking pens, Tar, Ink, Crayon,
Oil based paint, Nail polish,
lipstick, grime		 Dampen a clean rag with mineral spirits,
denatured alcohol or acetone (nail polish
remover).
Candle wax, chewing gum Allow to harden, then scrape with a dull,
blunt blade.