Pros & Cons of Laminate Flooring | Ian Hunt Flooring
Pros & Cons of Laminate Flooring
March 19th 2025
If you're considering Laminate flooring you're in the right place. Laminate flooring has been a popular hard flooring choice for homeowners since the 70s. Like any flooring option, this household mainstay has its upsides and downsides but on a whole it is well-known as a reliable choice for most homes.
What is Laminate Flooring?
Laminate flooring has five sections to it;
1. The highly abrasion-resistant and waterproof overlay made of melanin resin is microscratch-resistant and thus offers high protection against everyday wear and tear.
2. The decor paper impresses with its particularly authentic brilliance.
3. The high-quality, specially swell-resistant HDF core board provides particular dimensional stability.
4. The intelligent click system guarantees a fast, secure and custom-fit connection.
5. The backing also provides high dimensional stability.
Pros of Laminate Flooring
Laminate is very durable
Laminate is a great choice if you're after a durable flooring option that feels soft underfoot. The sturdy wooden core of each plank is covered by a layer of scratch and impact-resistant resin. This means that, compared to most hardwood or vinyl floors, laminate flooring benefits homeowners by standing up to almost anything without scratching easily.
On top of that, the top layer on the laminate will ensure your floors don't fade from sun damage at the same rate as most others will. In summary, while it's not completely invulnerable, laminate is a great choice if you need a hard flooring option that will go the distance.
Laminate Flooring is easy to maintain
With a sleek shine and plenty of hardwood profiles on offer, laminate flooring looks stunning once installed and continues to look that way for years. regular sweeping and quick management of any spills will keep your laminate pristine. Compared to the material it's mimicking. Laminate requires not a lot of effort to keep looking good.
Cons of Laminate Flooring
Not for wet areas
We do not recommend wood flooring in bathrooms. Their high levels of moisture, humidity and standing puddles of water can damage wood floors. Go for a Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) these are ideal for bathrooms and laundries.
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