At Creative Floors Carpet One Floor & Home in Vero Beach, Florida, we are your local experts and carriers of quality laminate floors. Thanks to advancements in manufacturing, laminate flooring looks more realistic than ever giving your home the look of hardwood flooring without the price. These moisture-resistant floors can handle rooms that hardwood cannot, so you can enjoy the hardwood look in rooms like basements and bathrooms. Continue reading to learn more about all the great things about laminate flooring.

Laminate vs Hardwood

Laminate flooring offers the appearance of hardwood flooring without the drawbacks. Hardwood flooring is a classic flooring choice that adds value to your property, but it does not fare well in humid climates. With our Floridian climate, hardwood flooring can buckle and warp in humid conditions. If you’re looking for the appearance of natural wood floors without worrying about the potential damage, check out laminate flooring.

What is Laminate?

Laminate flooring is comprised of multiple layers of composite wood fused together. Each layer serves its own function in creating a durable and realistic plank. The core and base layers are made from materials including fiberboard that gives the plank some protection against moisture and stability. The decorative layer gives the plank the realistic look of hardwood by using a high-definition image of real natural wood. The finish layer protects the plank from everyday wear and tear like scratches and dents even better than many hardwood brands.

Installing Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is mostly installed using the click-lock method. This method has the planks being placed over the subfloor like a puzzle. This is also known as a floating floor. Floating floors require room to naturally expand and contract so they are not recommended to be placed under cabinetry, as this can cause difficulty when removing or replacing broken planks.

Where Can Laminate Flooring Be Installed?

Laminate floors can be installed practically anywhere in your home, including rooms that hardwood flooring traditionally cannot. This includes kitchens, bathrooms, and basements. Our team of installers can install new floors into residential, commercial, and vacation properties.

How Long Does It Take to Install Laminate?

Laminate flooring is incredibly easy and fast to install, so you can enjoy your new floors in no time. Our installation experts will help guide you through the process while paying close attention to detail.

Our Laminate Selection

We carry a great selection of laminate floors by the brand Mirror Lake, sure to meet the needs of every home. Come to our showroom to talk to our in-store experts or start browsing our laminate inventory online now.

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