The different types of flooring available to you all have their own advantages and disadvantages. Some types are are very durable but more expensive and time consuming to install. Other types offer a highly attractive look but require special care to maintain their appearance. Of all the types of flooring available for your consideration, only laminate flooring can can claim to be not only inexpensive, but extremely durable, quick to install, and beautiful. For these reasons, laminate flooring is very popular, and My Affordable Flooring offers easy and affordable laminate flooring installation services for your next project.

Laminate flooring can cost less than half the cost of traditional hardwood flooring, and is considerably cheaper than carpet. Because of its ease of installation, laminate flooring can be installed with minimal disruption of your daily household life. The incredibly durable top surface layer of laminate flooring is resistant to stains, scratches and chips, and also doesn’t fade in sunlight. Best of all, the many patterns available in laminate flooring allow you to closely mimic the look of real wood flooring, giving you a rich look without the maintenance required by traditional hardwood. The maintenance of laminate flooring is easy – you simply vacuum or sweep and wipe with a damp cloth or mop!

Laminate flooring has very few disadvantages, and luckily most of them can be avoided with some easy care. Owners of large dogs may want to consider laminate types with a high wear-resistance rating, and make sure to clip the dog’s claws regularly as they can gradually wear the top layer of the laminate. Also, it’s important to clean up spills quickly and avoid excess moisture on your laminate flooring, since moisture penetration can cause swelling and mildew. Unlike hardwood flooring, damaged laminate can’t be sanded or refinished – any damage will require planks to be replaced.

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Are you interested in laminate flooring for your home? Call us today at 262-653-1120 for a free, no-obligation estimate, or fill out our contact form to schedule a free, in-home visit. We’ll help you determine the right laminate flooring for your home!

Ultraviolet (UV) curing provides a durable and environmentally-friendly floor-finishing solution. My Affordable Flooring offers homes in Milwaukee, Chicago, and surrounding areas access to the best in UV floor-finishing services.

Benefits of UV

Hardwood floors refinished with UV curing technology offer a number of unique benefits that non-UV floors simply cannot match. Benefits include:

• Surfaces twice as hard as those cured with non-UV finishes
• Quick curing, instead of the 30 days that some conventional finishes can take
• Odor-free and will not produce volatile organic compounds (VOCs), making UV a more environmentally-friendly choice than conventional finishes
• Resistant to scratches, scuffs, marks, chemical intrusion, and stains

Whether you own a business that needs quick results or you’re a homeowner starting a remodeling project with your floors, the professional UV floor-finishing services of My Affordable Flooring is ready to work with you. In just a few short hours, you can have completely refinished floors that are 100% cured and ready for use.

Caring for UV-finished floors

If your hardwood floors were cured with UV floor-finishing, there are a few precautions that you should take to keep the floors looking fantastic for years to come. Precautions include:

• Keep liquids—especially puddles—away from your floor and make sure not to use too much liquid when cleaning. For proper cleaning, just use a damp mop or sponge.
• Don’t let shoes with spikes or “spike heels” to be worn on the floor, as these can indent the wood.
• Don’t wax your floor, as waxes can dull the finish. In fact, if you wax your floor, you may need to have the entire floor sanded down again and re-coated.
• Don’t use harsh chemicals that could damage the floor’s finish, such as pine soap, ammonia, oil soap, or bleach.

If you’re considering hardwood flooring and are interested in UV curing, then give us a call. We offer free estimates and consultations for all of our services. Call our friendly sales associates today at 262-653-1120 for a no-obligation estimate or just complete our contact form to schedule your appointment.

Hardwood flooring is experiencing a renaissance. There are so many perks to hardwood: durability, easy-cleaning, natural beauty. Many older homes already have hardwood flooring, but it’s often covered by carpet or laminate and in need of significant repair. The question is: are the repairs worth it? Or, is it smarter to simply replace the hardwood floors altogether?

Refinishing

To give an old hardwood floor new life, you simply need to sand, stain, and finish it. Where it gets complicated: this can be a long, backbreaking, messy process. Further, it can be just as pricey as buying new. If you value the unique character of your home’s original hardwood, refinishing might be the right choice for you. That said, installing new product could save you time and hassle.

Replacing

Hardwood floor replacement is a great option with a variety of benefits, including:

• Choice in hardwood material and color
• Eliminating squeaky sounds
• Added warranty
• Resilient to nicks and scratches
• Quick process

By choosing to replace your hardwood floors instead of refinishing them, you can get a fresh start. Instead of dealing with the imperfections of existing hardwood, you can select the product that is perfect for your lifestyle, whether that’s aesthetic style or durability.

Choose My Affordable Flooring

My Affordable Flooring is Milwaukee’s choice for hardwood floor refinishing and replacement services. If you need help deciding what to do with your home’s hardwood floors, or if you’re ready to get started, My Affordable Flooring is ready to work with you. Call us today at 262-653-1120 for a free, no obligation estimate or just complete our contact form to schedule your appointment.