What Is Laminate Flooring?
Modern laminate floors give you the look and feel of a traditional hardwood floor, minus the cost typically associated with one. Instead of using boards made of solid wood, laminate flooring has a base of resin and particleboard wood, with a detailed image layer above and a thick, transparent protective layer.
These days, it’s hard to tell a laminate floor apart from hardwood. With intricate textures and color variations, this type of flooring provides a beautiful surface that feels natural. We even offer new water resistant laminate floors!
Laminate is Durable, Clean and Easy to Maintain
Because of their durability, hygienic qualities, and easy installation and maintenance, laminates quickly became the popular choice when cost-conscious consumers couldn’t bear the cost of tile, or stone floors. Glueless laminate flooring planks, tongue, and groove sections that snap together without needing adhesives were developed in 1996, making laminate easier to install and even more attractive to budget-minded homeowners.
There is not much price difference between laminates which mimic different types of surfaces like hardwood or stone. That’s because the manufacturing process is the same, regardless of style, color, or type.
What Are the Benefits of Installing Laminate Flooring?
Besides the terrific style options available, choosing laminate flooring installation gives homeowners and business owners many other benefits:
- Laminate flooring is less expensive than other types of flooring
- It can be faster to install
- Less susceptible to water damage
- It resists scratches
- Cleaning only requires quick sweeping — no sanding or refinishing
Few types of flooring are better than laminate for large families with pets or small children. The combination of durability, beauty, and style is irresistible for parents, especially if you’ve always loved the look of wood for interior design.
Laminate Flooring is a Low-Cost Alternative
Laminate flooring has evolved dramatically during the past decade. It used to be that laminate flooring was your flooring choice if you wanted something inexpensive, and also didn’t mind if your new floor didn’t look so good after only a couple of year’s use and abuse. Now, Great American Flooring offers contemporary laminate flooring that looks better, lasts longer, is more damage-resistant and is easier to maintain than its predecessors.
