Can you Paint Laminate Flooring? Ask the Home Flooring Pros Photo courtesy of Pinterest Photo courtesy of Pinterest We're back with another installment of Ask the Home Flooring Pros.

This week we address the question of painted floors. We've all seen some great results from painted wood floors but can you paint laminate floors? Laminate flooring doesn't last forever, and when it starts to show wear and tear, the drop-off in its visual appeal can be steep and fast. Is painting a laminate floor an option?

How to Apply Polyurethane to Wood Floors – Ask the Home Flooring Pros Welcome back to our Ask the Home Flooring Pros feature where we answer your most frequently asked questions. This week we look at how to apply polyurethane and specifically the best way to apply it to a wood floor, rather than any other kind of woodworking project.

PVC Flooring Vs Vinyl Flooring – Ask the Home Flooring Pros pvc flooringContinuing our Ask the Home Flooring Pros series of articles we turn our attention to a common question we get asked quite a lot, which is…What is PVC Flooring and is there any difference between PVC flooring and Vinyl Flooring.

Due to the fact that it is thin, laminate flooring doesn't exactly feel like wood or tiles. However, there are lots of designs that copy what the natural materials look like.

It's a cheaper and practical material to use. And because it is thin it is very much easier to install.Some laminate flooring materials are waterproof and so humidity and dampness is not much of a bother. Although when damaged it really needs to be replaced immediately as it can't be repaired, but due to its cheaper price it won't be much of a problem.

Plastic laminate flooring doesn't look as nice as a hardwood or stone, but it can mimic the look for much less. Laminate floors are durable -- resistant to scratches, stains, UV light and dents.

However, they are susceptible to moisture damage, so they aren't the best choice for kitchens or bathrooms. Laminate flooring uses floating installation, an easy do-it-yourself option, but it should be carefully installed, as poorly laid flooring detracts from the value of a home.

Transmission Fluid Color and Condition. Automatic transmissions use transmission fluid (or ATF) to operate the clutches and bands needed to change gears, not to mention cooling and lubricating the many parts of the transmission.

But transmission fluid doesn't last forever, which is why it's crucial to check your car's transmission fluid at least once a month. Checking the fluid of your transmission can tell you a lot about its condition as well as if it needs to be changed.

How to Remove Laminate Flooring – The Home Flooring Pros Guide If you want to save a dollar or two per square foot on your flooring project, then removing laminate flooring yourself is an easy way to do it. It can be done with just a few tools and a simple strategy, so let's talk about DIY laminate floor removal and how to remove laminate flooring without breaking a sweat.

Home Flooring Ideas, Trends and Advice Column at the Home Flooring Pros blog Buying a new floor for your home or specific living space is a very important choice, a sizable investment in your home, and a home improvement project that you'll have to live with for many years to come. We have answered hundreds of questions over the years of selling an installing floors so we have a good idea of what you may want to learn.

In this Home Flooring Pros guide we drill down to get to the heart of finding the best laminate flooring available. We also review the five best known manufacturers responsible for the most popular laminate flooring brands.

Quick Links: Pergo | Mohawk | Quick-Step | Mannington | Shaw This post is meant as a general guide, please consult with a reliable home flooring professional before making a final decision. For our full laminate flooring section, that includes detailed information on prices, installation and maintenance, click here.

In this Home Flooring Pros guide we drill down to get to the heart of finding the best laminate flooring available. We also review the five best known manufacturers responsible for the most popular laminate flooring brands.Then a good starting point is to look at laminate flooring which, over the years, has evolved into a very strong and competitive alternative to authentic solid hardwood or stone floors.