Laminate Floors

When you decide to renovate or build your home you can not ignore flooring. A beautiful floor is a must for every modern home. Laminate floors have become the most popular type of flooring on the market.

Laminate floors offers the consumer the option to achieve almost any flooring style out there at the price of basic tiles or carpeting. Laminate flooring is easy to maintain and offers a cozy and hygienic living environment in comparison with other floors like tiles or carpets. Another advantage of laminate flooring is that it is an economical solution.

Laminate floors will not stain, fade, dent, or scratch easily. Entry level laminate flooring (AC3) is designed for residential areas and come with warranties ranging from 10 to 15 years. Most people set their expectations too high and expect that entry level floors will perform under heavy traffic conditions and still look good for the duration of the warranty. We advice clients with heavy traffic areas to use either an AC4 or AC5 product. This will ensure that you obtain maximum use from your new flooring.

Laminate floors are manufactured with different thicknesses ranging from 6mm up to 12mm. A thicker core is more stable and less vulnerable to buckling and will sound more like real hardwood when walked on. you We suggest that choose a floor that is 8mm or thicker.

There are different types of underlay that can be used underneath the laminate floors. The normal underlay is a 2mm foam with a 1mm plastic. The foam has tiny holes on it which breaks up the sound as you walk on the flooring and the plastic acts a moisture barrier. You also have the option of choosing a rubber lay or echo board.