Laminate Tile Versus Traditional Tile Floors

Laminate tile is advantageous over porcelain, ceramic and other kinds of tile for many reasons:

* When it comes to price, the real thing just can’t compete with laminate tile. At $3-6 per square foot installed, laminate tile is less than half the cost of other tile.

* Laminate tile, when properly maintained, can be just as durable as traditional tile floors.

* Laminate tile is easy to clean and maintain. Traditional tile floors get dirty easy, and can be difficult or expensive to clean.

* Laminate tile is easy to install! It comes in easily glued or snap-in pieces. It goes together quick and easy over any semi-sturdy sub-floor. Unlike tile, which takes a pro to install, and must be well supported by a concrete sub-floor.

* Tile can feel cold under your feet if you are barefoot, while laminate will not conduct the cold temperature in the same way.

There are, however, just a couple of things to keep in mind when you make the decision to go with laminate tile:

* If you are installing your laminate tile in a bathroom, be sure to join and seal the edges of the planks according to manufacturer directions to prevent water from seeping between or below the planks.

* Over a long period of time, ground-in dirt will cause small scratches in your laminate tile. So be sure to keep the surface clean with any standard cleaning product. Cleaning up dust or loose dirt is easily accomplished with a dust mop or vacuum. If you need a deeper clean, use a damp mop or wet towel – just don’t allow water to stand on the surface for an extended period of time or it could seep underneath and cause water damage.

* Be sure to keep a few pieces of your laminate tile handy after installation in case damaged areas need replacement.

Last but not least – enjoy your laminate tile floor! It will look just like traditional tile floors, until a very close inspection. Plus, it will be more cost-effective, last longer, and be easily maintained. All-in-all, you will be able to enjoy your floors for a very long time.

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