Laminate flooring brings the coveted looks of stone, tile, and hardwood flooring without the price or maintenance. With the constantly upward nature of flooring technology, today’s laminate flooring is more durable and realistic than ever. With their benefits and affordability, laminate floors are a great addition to any home.
Wheat’s Carpet One Floor & Home in Northport, Alabama, is your local laminate flooring store with a great selection of budget-friendly, quality flooring products.
Leaning towards laminate for your next flooring installation? Here’s everything you need to know.
Hardwood and tile flooring are some of the most popular and common flooring types on the market today. However, it’s not always the most practical option for those seeking low-maintenance and budget-friendly flooring.
Laminate flooring offers the look of hardwood, stone, and tile using high-definition photos on the decorative layer. They are made of multiple layers of composite wood that are fused, including a core and base layer made of fiberboard and other materials offering more stability and protection from most moisture.
The finish layer of laminate flooring protects from scuffs and other everyday wear and tear better than a lot of hardwood brands. In turn, this flooring looks and feels like hardwood, while being moisture-resistant and more affordable.
Life in Northport means embracing the local climate.
With Alabama’s humid climate, one can count on hazy summers and mild winters. Flooring should be able to stand up to temperature shifts and ongoing humidity.
Modern laminate flooring is a strong contender for these needs since all laminates are relatively moisture friendly. However, it’s important to choose high-quality laminate with moisture-resistant or waterproof features.
Not all laminate floors are truly waterproof, but many are.
Certain laminate floors are made with a moisture-resistant core and a special top layer that brings added protection from everyday splashes and spills. These types of floors are designed to be less prone to water damage than standard-issue laminate floors.
Choose waterproof laminate floors for rooms like a finished basement, a kitchen, or bathroom. It’s a wonderful choice for the whole home if you have a new puppy or an active toddler.
While waterproof laminate flooring is certainly sturdy, it isn’t completely bullet-proof. It’s important to keep in mind that spills and splashes still need to be removed quickly. Letting puddles stay unattended will still bring you some unpleasant surprises, so pay attention!
Laminate flooring can be installed anywhere hardwood flooring can be installed, and even in places where it cannot.
If chosen with care, it’s possible to enjoy laminate floors in every room. There are even heavy-duty laminate products for commercial settings that look and feel like hardwood.
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One of the many pros of laminate flooring is its easy installation, which cuts down on cost and labor.
Most laminate flooring is installed using a click-lock method where the planks are placed together like a puzzle on top of the subfloor. This is known as a floating floor, which we don't recommend in rooms where cabinets will be placed on top, like kitchens. This is because floating floors need room to expand and contract naturally and can cause issues when needing to replace planks.
Wherever you install laminate floors, we recommend considering professional flooring installation. Even though laminate is easier to install than hardwood, for example, flooring installation requires time and attention to detail. Protect your purchase and rest easy knowing your laminate warranty will be honored by having your new floor professionally installed.
Our in-store experts will develop personalized laminate flooring installation recommendations based on your specific space.
We carry a great selection of laminate flooring at Wheat’s Carpet One Floor & Home. As a longtime member of Carpet One, the world’s largest cooperative of independently owned and operated flooring stores, we can offer you an impressive variety of laminate options, as well as localized services and incredible value!
Shop better and stay local when you shop laminate flooring with us. Want to learn more about laminate flooring? Please visit our local showroom soon at 51 McFarland Boulevard in Northport, Alabama, or contact us today to plan your upcoming project estimate.
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