Maple Laminate Flooring – A Versatile Flooring Solution
Maple hardwood flooring is extremely popular due to its versatility in blending in with almost any type of home decor. It can be almost pure white with beautiful cream-colored overtones if used in its natural state and coated with a clear varnish. Maple is very amenable to staining, and its varied but subtle grain fades into the background and lets the color of the stain predominate. Distinctive burls and bird’s eyes also add to maple’s attractiveness.
You can get the look and feel of maple easily and affordably by installing maple laminate flooring. There are many products and colors to choose from. We will focus on several manufacturers to get you started.
Pergo Presto Victoria Maple Laminate Flooring is a beautiful light beige color with an embossed surface but no attached underlayment. It has a 25 year warranty against fading, staining and wearing. The planks are 8 mm thick and measure 7.63″ wide by 47.5″ long. This flooring is priced at $2.97 per square foot at Home Depot.
Another light colored product available at Home Depot is DuPont’s Maple Block Laminate Flooring. Features include an attached underlayment for noise reduction and an embossed in register texture which matches the look of real maple and makes it more slip resistant. Planks are 10 mm thick and measure 11.5″ wide by 46.7″ long. This flooring has a 30 year warranty and is priced at $3.97 per square foot.
A good choice for high-traffic areas is Home Legend’s Distressed Maple Honey Laminate. Learn more in this video:
Shaw Floors Salvador Spalted Maple Laminate Flooring provides a darker different look. Shaw’s EnviroCore is composed of recycled wood fiber and provides structural stability and improves impact and moisture resistance. The microbeveled edges created a realistic hardwood appearance. This flooring is available at WalMart at $3.89 per square foot.
It’s important to do your research online and check out different maple laminate flooring products, features and prices prior to making a purchase decision. Equally important, examine flooring samples to make sure you choose the right flooring for your home.
