Any Laminate floor can scratch under the right circumstances. Dragging a heavy piece of furniture with sand under the legs can make a scratch in just about any floor. However, some floors are better for resisting surface scratches than others. Researching a specific products resistance to surface scratches is an important part of the buying process. This will be an important consideration for pet owners.

Unfortunately, this happens all the time, but it not recommended as it can cause damage to your floor. Since a Laminate floor is a floating system, you should not anchor it with something like fixed cabinetry. This can result in the floor pulling apart as it does need to expand and contract slightly with changes in humidity. Anchoring the Laminate limits its ability to move as it should.

This depends on the specific laminate we are installing. Some types of laminates can be run through a doorway with out a transition piece, while others will have a manufacture requirement to be cut at every 3 foot doorway.

That depends on the size and layout of the area we are installing in, as well as the scope of work we are performing. The crew we send to your home will also affect the length of time your project will take. Some of our installers work alone and some are teams of three or more. Typically, once we know all the particulars of an install, we can provide an accurate timeline that allows our customers to plan their project.

Yes, Laminate floors require underlay. Condo board sound requirements can really impact the type of underlay you need. Some products come with an attached pad that is sufficient and others will require an additional one.

Great question! Unfortunately, the answer is not very simple, as cost is affected by many factors. Often people want a quick square footage price and that is only one piece of the puzzle when it comes to most installations. Installing Laminate on stairs is more costly than installing it on your floor. Any additional work required is very job specific and makes up the entire scope of work for an installation project. Removal and replacement of doors and furniture, finishing around railings, moving appliance etc. are all very common tasks that make up a typical flooring installation. Also, the condition of your subfloor is the biggest wild card when it comes to determining the cost of an installation. Some subfloors require repairs to ensure the floor can be installed to meet the manufactures expectations. A thorough estimation process is required to provide an accurate installation cost for each project.

Typically, we want your baseboards off. Laminate does require an expansion gap and we can’t install the planks properly leaving the required gap, if the baseboards are left in place. We can install the floor leaving a gap in front of the baseboards if needed. In these circumstances, installing ¼ round in front of the baseboards is a viable option. This will cover the gap and allow the baseboard to stay in place. In some homes this can be an aesthetically pleasing option, and in others it just doesn’t look proper. Nine times out of ten we are removing and reinstalling baseboards as part of the installation procedure, or the customer is performing this task themselves.

Yes, Laminate on stairs can be a beautiful and functional option. We can do stairs as custom as us making stair nosing right out of the product or as cost effective as installing metal nosing. Stair installations can give customers some massive sticker shock but don’t be shy to ask about all the options you may have. You might be surprised at the more affordable variations available.