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TrafficMaster Allure Flooring made its entrance as a new vinyl floor covering recently. Not only does this range make for a challenging home remodeling project, but it also gives an authentic look without the cost of real wood. Allure Trafficmaster flooring comes in a light oak, an attractive hickory, and a rich cherry finish.

These floors are installed without the use of glue, essentially creating a floating floor with a hardwood appearance. The planks come with Gripstrip technology or interlocking edges that fit together to form tight joints. The sub-floor doesn’t need to be removed in all cases. The waterproof vinyl simply fits over concrete or your old vinyl floor covering. With an adequate underlayment, Trafficmaster Allure Flooring is quiet and fairly comfortable under foot.

You don’t need a whole lists of tools when doing the installation, although a razor knife is a necessity. There is a reassuring residential warranty of 25 years on the range. It can be used in any interior space, from kitchens to bathrooms and basements. If you do the installation with care, moisture shouldn’t present a problem.

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Your existing decor and color schemes will determine whether this range is for you. It may be a more sensible option than carpeting, especially if you have kids in the home. Messes can be cleaned up fairly easily. The flooring should help to lighten your chore burden a bit, as it is low-maintenance. Simply sweep or vacuum as needed. Spots can be wiped clean with a damp mop (never use a wet mop). There are dedicated cleaning products that can be used for tougher dirt. Never use an abrasive cleaner as this is likely to damage your floor and will also void your warranty.

Remember that Allure Trafficmaster Flooring isn’t as robust as hardwood. Don’t walk on the floor with spiked heels and keep pet nails trimme. Use area rugs to catch dirt and grit that may scratch the surface. Felt pads underneath furniture feet are helpful. Take care when moving furniture.

If your family suffers from allergies or asthma, make the necessary enquiries about suitability before installing Trafficmaster Allure flooring. Vinyl flooring is generally not seen as environmentally friendly, and may give off irritating gasses. In this case, certain laminate brands, bamboo flooring or cork flooring will be more suitable. If you make sure that no formaldehyde has been used in the adhesives, and that the product has been off-gassed in the factory, these are eco-friendly decorating choices.

When purchasing the product, buy some extra for mishaps down the line or during installation. Also double check that the ‘run number’ is the same on all the cartons, otherwise there may be noticeable differences in the shading. This can be a costly mistake. Another way to manage slight shade changes is to work from a few boxes at the same time. In this way, the coloring will be evenly distributed and variations will be less noticeable.

If installation instructions are followed closely, Trafficmaster Allure Flooring is an attractive, affordable decor choice.

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