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Decorative laminate had been used in countertops, paneling, and other intricate projects years before the material was viable for flooring. Original laminate wasn't nearly strong enough to withstand the wear and abuse of a typical residential floor. Reinforced laminate was introduced to the market in the 80s beginning in Sweden and then to the rest of Europe. The development of reinforced laminate quickly took hold and it wasn't long before laminate products were more than twenty times as strong as the original decorative laminate. Pergo was out front in leading the research and development of the new laminate flooring and soon the company and its new product took off. Pergo flooring came to the US in 1994 and has been among the leading suppliers of laminate flooring ever since.

Product Options and Cost
One of the main advantages of Pergo flooring is the endless options it gives you for your flooring project. While only certain natural woods are up to the wear and tear of residential flooring, Pergo can offer any number of wood appearances and finishes to match your decorating tastes. Different tiling or planking options and the exact laminate flooring product you choose will affect the price of the flooring, but this variance isn't nearly as cost-prohibitive as exotic wood installations. Low-end laminate flooring will usually cost just over $1 per sq. ft. and can range up to $4 per sq. ft. for more high-end options.

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