Are you looking for an inexpensive, but great-looking flooring to install in your home? Why not consider Pergo flooring? It looks so good that it’s difficult to tell it from real wood. But it costs much less than the real thing.
Pergo fooring was first introduced in Sweden more than 30 years ago, but only recently made its debut in the United States. After an initial success, Pergo made a deal with Home Depot to carry their line in all of their stores. And now the Pergo name is becoming almost synonymous with laminate flooring.
Why has Pergo flooring become so popular? I can think of three big reasons. 1) The materials used in its construction are of the highest quality. 2) It is purposely made so as to be easy to install. 3) It requires very little maintenance. There are other factors as well. A Pergo floor is resistant to moisture, scratching, and staining. And there are more designs available than any other brand.
A Pergo floorboard consists of four layers bound tightly together. The top layer is there to protect the underlying layers. This is followed by a computer-generated photograph of the type of material the board is supposed to look like — this could be any type of material, but usually some kind of wood. The thickest layer is a wood-based melanine laminated board for strength. And finally, the under-side is a layer of plastic, designed to seal the inner material from moisture.
There are literally hundreds of varieties of Pergo flooring available, since the photographic layer can be made to look like any type of wood, stone, or tile. You can choose from light, medium, or dark colors to complement your decor. Planks are available in widths from about 5 - 8 inches, and in varying lengths.
Installing a Pergo floor is easy if you decide to do it yourself. This can save you the high cost of hiring a professional installer. No nails are needed, as the floor is designed to “float” over the sub-floor. And Pergo’s patented tongue-and-groove system requires no glue. The planks fit together so well that dirt can’t get between them — just the thing for allergy sufferers.
After your Pergo floor is installed, you won’t have much work to do to maintain it. Just sweep regularly, and maybe mop it occasionally to remove ordinary stains. Wax is never necessary — it’s bad for the floor! Any stains that aren’t removed by mopping with a light detergent can be taken out using nail-polish remover. And Pergo makes a special putty that you can use in case you get deep scratches or dents.
When your installation is complete, you will need to let your new floor acclimate itself for a day or two. Then you’ll be ready to show it off — so have a party for your friends and neighbors. You won’t have to worry about any spilled food or drinks — you have a Pergo floor!
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