Nick's Rug is proud to offer you the best laminate flooring in the business, Quickstep.

Buy today, install today, and enjoy tonight and for years to come. That's the beauty of Quick-Step Laminate Flooring. Quickstep's exclusive mechanical system eliminates the need for messy glues, clamps and straps and no messy wiping of adhesive, Just align the boards of tile and click them together, it couldn't be easier. Color and design are also a big reason to purchase Quick-Step Laminate Flooring, 25 beautiful wood grain planks, 6 magnificent tiles and our exclusive Perspective micro-bevel plank balance this highly styled offering.

You might not give your floors much thought -- until it comes time to replace them. Then you realize that there are many options out there.For busy families whose floors need to stand up to kids and pets, laminate flooring is a good option.

Laminate flooring has been a fashionable option in Europe for more than 20 years, and has rapidly gained popularity in the United States. The most common designs have a wood grain appearance; some are made to look like stone or marble. Laminate is designed to look good for many years with a minimum amount of maintenance.

Laminate flooring consists of four main components that are bonded together. A wear resistant decorative surface made of resin-based melamine/aluminum oxide is bonded to a moisture resistant wood composition-based core. A balancing backing is bonded to the underside of the core. On the top is a clear cap sheet of aluminum oxide, which provides the protection and stain resistance. Since the resin filled wear layer is so dense, it becomes extremely difficult to stain, scratch or burn.

Ease of installation is one factor that contributes to the popularity of laminate flooring. It uses a tongue and groove interlocking system, which can be installed over the top of an existing substrate. Plywood, concrete slab, sheet vinyl flooring, hardwood flooring or virtually any other basically hard surface is suitable base for laminate.

Because installation is so simple, and because you can walk on your new floor immediately(no waiting for glue to dry), beautifying your new home with laminate flooring is truly a project you can do in a weekend.

Taking care of a laminate floor is even easier than installing it. To keep your floor looking like new and avoid scratches, simply vacume or dust mop regularly to remove loose dirt or grit. Glides or cushioned bottom protectors under chairs and table legs also help to prevent possible scratching, and floor mats at all outside doorways keep dirt from coming inside.

To determine the approximate quantity of laminate you will need, measure the length and width of your space. Multiply the length (feet) of the room by its width (feet), and divide that figure by 9 to obtain the square yardage. Then add 10 percent to account for room irregularities and pattern match.

If you are taking your own initial measurements, use them as a guide. It's always best to have us make final measurements to ensure that you purchase the correct amount. As professionals, we know how to include hallways and closets, match patterns, plan seam placement, work with room irregularities.