I have a rental that I’ve got to install new flooring because the last tenants trashed the vinyl in the kitchen. Considering a laminate type of flooring like Pergo and was wanting to enlist the collective wisdom here to help in our decision. What is the downside to this product? I’ll be installing it myself and it doesn’t appear difficult or complicated to install but anything I should be aware of or consider when I do install it? There is old T&G fir flooring now and I was thinking it would be best to lay the Pergo perpendicular to the existing T&G or could I install it parrallel to the T&G? It would look better if it was ran parrallel. Can you easily replace a few boards if a future tenant damages some. How does it stand up to mopping or a bucket of water spilled or a dishwasher/plumbing, washing machine springing a leak? It’s essentially MDF with a laminate skin and I know how MDF does with moisture so am looking for your ideas/experiences.
Thanks
BjR
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Don't trap the dishwasher.
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i would not use laminate flooring in a kitchen or bath-too great a risk of water damage
TrafficMaster Allure Vinyl Flooring might be a good alternative for you to consider, it is more water resistant and easier to repair then laminate flooring
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/la/hard-flooring/trafficmaster-allure-vinyl-flooring-019078
I happened to stop at the local "Floor Trader" store the other day to look at some options for snap-lock flooring for our house. I learned that Armstrong makes a waterproof flooring for kitchens with a lifetime guarantee (expensive).
It's similar to HD's Allure - totally waterproof, easy to install.
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