Get the real wooden look for your floor at a fraction of the cost and not much maintainence.

Even a professional will be fooled to differentiate between wood and laminate floor.

Every flooring type has plus and minus points. So it is upto an individual to select the best one that fits your place and lifestyle.

A few tips in buying a laminate floor as follows:

Laminate floors are made up of many layers fused together with a lamination process. The core of the plank is usually made of compressed wood, usually HDF (High Density Fibre board).  On top of this core, a photographic image of wood is applied and overlaid with hyper durable melamine protective layers.Melamine forms the durable top layer of laminate flooring. This hard thermoplastic resists staining, abrasion and indentation, for a lifetime of use without the need to re-surface.

Some laminates are treated with an anti-static treatment, to avoid annoying static shocks, which can be a problem with cheaper laminates in areas of low humidity.

Laminate flooring uses a wood based core, as such most laminates can be damaged by water entering the joints, causing the core board to swell. Lower quality laminates will use core material that can swell aggressively with just a small amount of water, while high quality laminates use highly water-resistant core material that can resist water for hours.  Water resistant laminates that can be installed into bathrooms and laundries are now available! The new generation laminates can be cleaned with a steam mop or wet mop without causing damage. These products have a joint sealing technology that can resist water as well as strong guarantees against water damage.

Laminate floors are always installed as a floating floor over the top of a damp resistant underlay. This assists with protecting the planks from moisture that comes up through the subfloor. Good underlays can also help with footfall noise reduction, warmth and insulation.

There is no specific subfloor that you can or cannot have for a laminate floor as long as the sub-floor is flat, dry, clean and stable.

Its often a good idea to order a small amount of extra planking above and beyond what is needed for your installation. This can be retained and used for plank replacements in the event of repair in the future.

Laminate floors require very little maintenance beyond regular vacuuming or sweeping and mopping. Also, no sanding, oiling, lacquering or resurfacing of the floor is required. This makes laminate a hassle free option for busy households and those seeking a low maintenance home.

Although laminate flooring look hard, it is actually softer than its counterparts such a ceramic tiles. It is soft underfoot and not so hard on joints when walking or standing and ev n when crockery drops accidentally. Laminate flooring also adds to the resale value.

Laminate flooring is a very good replacement for concrete tiles and it comes in wide range of designs and options. They can be installed on the hallway, living room and bedroom. Especially good if you kids and pets. 

Laminate is the perfect flooring for allergy sufferers, families with babies and for anyone who values the comfort in cleanliness.