What Is a Durable Pergo Laminate?

Maintenance

• Pergo flooring includes its trademarked LusterGard protection, which keeps dust and dirt from adhering to the laminate. All Pergo flooring is sold with a warranty and guarantee against fading. Regular damp mopping, vacuuming or sweeping is all that's needed for everyday maintenance. Don't clean the floor with wax cleaners or any type of soaps as these may dull the floor. Don't sand, polish or refinish the floors. If the floor becomes very dirty with hard use, mix 1 gallon of water with 1/2 cup of ammonia or 1 cup of vinegar and damp-mop.

Installation

• Pergo laminates are suitable for the do-it-yourselfer or may be professionally installed. The laminate may be installed on top of most hard surfaces or subfloorings, without the need for nails, glue or staples. The planks may be rotated into the correct placement. Pergo estimates that a person doing his own floor installation can put together the laminate for an average-size living room in one day. A Pergo project planner can give you guidance regarding installation when you purchase your flooring.

Precautions

• Pergo advises taking precautions when installing its laminate flooring in areas that may become wet, such as bathrooms, laundry rooms, pool houses or mudrooms. Don't use Pergo products in mobile homes, planes or boats, or in basements or other rooms with sump pumps. Regular exposure to prolonged wetness can damage the laminate.

Replacement and Repairs

• Pergo prides itself on its flooring being tough enough for kids, pets and heavy use. If the floor does become damaged, with indentations or scratches, you can make repairs with the company's color fill kits. With severe damage, you may need to replace a section of the flooring. Even if you installed the flooring yourself, Pergo recommends that a professional tend to any floor replacement. Pergo retailers can put you in touch with certified Pergo floor repair personnel.