What is Laminate Flooring?
If you hear or read laminate products referred to as laminate flooring. That’s because this type indeed composed of pressed composite wood or high-density fiberboard with a photographic image layer underneath a rigid resin layer. Mimicking the look of real hardwood, marble, or ceramic tile flooring, laminate even created in the longest. Widest plank varieties and authentic stone formats for realistic finished floors. Whereas previous laminate products needed glue or adhesive to install. Many of today’s laminate options click together with locking systems and no longer need to directly glued to the underlayment or subfloor. In addition to being easier and less expensive to install than real hardwood, stone, or tile flooring, offers moisture resistance that hardwood flooring does not. As you explore different types of laminate flooring. You can use your specific household conditions to determine the thickness, water resistance, and AC rating of the best-suited styles for your rooms.
What to Look For in Laminate Flooring
there is a lot of types of laminate flooring. That’s why you need to know which one to choose for your bedroom flooring. The things that you should be searching for are:
- Thickness – Thicker laminate floors make them more resistant against scratches, noise, and warpage. Just look for the material’s AC rating when checking the different types of laminate flooring. AC1 is great for areas with minimal foot traffic (bedrooms and closets), AC2 for those with moderate foot traffic, and AC3 for rooms with heavy foot traffic (living rooms and kitchens). AC4 and AC5 are reserved for properties with commercial traffic.
- Appearance – The color and pattern of the laminate floor should also match the room’s interior design. Choosing the right laminate flooring that blends in the area’s aesthetic easily makes the room look a lot more stylish and spacious.
- Brand or Manufacturer – Although there are dozens of laminate manufacturers to consider, there are only a handful of flooring brands that are guaranteed to give you high-quality floors worth every penny you spent. Some of the top brands for laminate flooring include Mohawk & Pergo, Shaw Industries, Armstrong, Aqua Guard, and Quick-Step.
Benefits of Laminate flooring in bedrooms
Easy to install – Laminate floors are also commonly referred to as ‘floating floors’ because they can installed directly over your existing subfloor. At Tarkett, our Laminate floors come with a new profile that makes them fast and easy to install. This new locking system allows a smooth and flexible installation and offers the possibility to choose the way that suits you the best: plank-by-plank, row-by-row, tapping
Affordable – Laminate is relatively inexpensive, especially when compared to alternative bedroom options such as solid and engineered wood. This makes it an attractive option for homeowners looking to install bedroom flooring on a budget.
Available in many designs and styles – Laminate, like luxury vinyl tile and vinyl roll. Comes in a range of designs that mimic natural materials. It also comes in a range of styles and plank sizes. All of which play an important part in creating your overall living room impression.
