Laminate Flooring Offers Best of Both Worlds

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Today's laminate flooring proves the age-old theory that opposites attract, by marrying realistic beauty and superior durability in one product.

Years ago, when laminate was first introduced, it performed well, but didn't look enough like real wood or stone to win the hearts of consumers. Over the past couple of years, however, manufacturers like Mannington Mills have developed incredible new technology that makes laminate flooring nearly impossible to distinguish from real wood, slate, or stone. A new collection of laminate from Mannington, called Revolutions, was one of the first on the market with 3-D texture, natural grout lines and beveled plank edges.

Laminate can be used in any room of your home. Mannington's award-winning designers have created laminate floors to coordinate with items you already have, like furniture and cabinetry. It comes in a wide variety of colors and patterns, from light ash to deep mahogany, and everything in between. And there are other looks besides wood to choose from; slate, stone and cork patterns are becoming more and more popular as consumers demand more variety and choices.

Wood looks lend warmth and elegance to a room. And depending on your style, you can have a look that's rustic and hand-crafted, or sleek and smooth; stone in an array of colors, from beige to gray, blue, or terracotta; or slate in bronze or gray. And no matter what your choice, laminate has excellent durability and easy maintenance, so it won't require a lot of time and energy to keep clean.

So who says opposites don't attract? In the case of laminate, they get along just fine. For more information on Mannington laminate floors, call 1-800-482-9527 or go to www.mannington.com to find a retailer near you.