Laminate flooring is a more economical alternative to other types of flooring. Thanks to decorative prints on the planks, it comes in many shades and also imitates various wood species.
Laminate floors are easy to install and relatively resistant to impact and scratches.
Overview of laminate flooring based on key selection criteria:
Durability and strength: Laminate is robust against scratches and impacts but cannot be sanded.
Aesthetics: Varied designs and colors, imitating wood, but also other materials like concrete or tile.
Budget: Laminate flooring is the most economical choice and perfectly suits small budgets.
Installation and maintenance: Easily installed over an underlay and requires minimal maintenance.
Adaptability: Depending on the model chosen, laminate can be suitable for heavy traffic in a living room and can also be installed in kitchens and bathrooms (provided the planks have been factory-treated for water resistance).
Materials and design of laminate flooring
Laminate flooring is made from a mixture of high-density fiberboard (HDF) and resin. It consists of a main layer, a decorative layer, and a transparent protective layer that makes it resistant to impacts and scratches.
Laminate floors come in many designs and colors (laminate imitating polished concrete or tile, oak color, anthracite gray, etc.).
There are also water-resistant laminate floors, suitable for kitchens and bathrooms.
Good to know: what is the difference between laminate flooring and floating parquet?
Laminate and parquet are both floor coverings. The term "floating" refers to the type of installation. Laminate is always installed as a floating floor, whereas parquet can also be glued or nailed depending on the models.