Here are a few things to keep in mind when installing or thinking about laminate (Pergo and other brands) flooring.

Some laminate floors come with underlayment attached to the floor. However a “rolled out” underlayment provides greater sound absorption and moisture protection than laminate floors with attached underlayments.

For extra moisture protection in bathrooms and near kitchen sinks, you’ll need to seal around the perimeter of the floor with caulk or sealant. Bathroom installations should also use a glued seam (not floating) installation method to prevent water from seeping between the seams.

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Laminate Flooring installation is about as easy as it can come when dealing with flooring materials.

It’s an “interlocking floating” floor, which means the floor tiles or planks attach to each other rather than to the sub floor. They attach via a tongue-and-groove, glue-less system that makes it possible to install a laminate floor over virtually any existing floor (except high-pile carpet.)

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While a floating floor eliminates the need to prep a sub floor, it does require the use of an underlayment. Underlayments provide protection against warping from moisture beneath, particularly if you’re installing the floor over concrete. Underlayments also reduce or eliminate “hollow” sounds generated from traffic on the floor.

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How Much Does Laminate Flooring Cost?
Laminate Flooring + Installation = Total Cost

Product Cost (Laminate Flooring)

$0.89 to $6.00/sq. ft.

The quality of the design and embossing figure prominently in the price of laminate. Trust your eyes to choose a laminate that looks and feels realistic.

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Laminate flooring thickness ranges from 6 to 12 millimeters. Expect to pay more for a thicker product.
Products with high levels of melamine in the core have improved moisture resistance, and can be more expensive.
You can expect to pay more for a high quality installation system.

Some laminate flooring has an attached underlayment. This generally adds $1.00 to $2.00 /sq. ft.

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Laminate Flooring Tip
Do not expose laminate flooring to standing puddles of water, which can permanently damage the floor. This is one of the main culprits of damage to laminate flooring.  Always wipe of excess water immediately.
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Where Can I Use Laminate?
Laminate can be used in any room of the house, below, on or above grade level. Laminate floors do have some sensitivity to excessive moisture, so if you plan on using laminate in a bathroom, you’ll need to take special precautions such as what type underlayment and possible glue.
Please check with your local home store for details.
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