Laminate flooring is a widely popular choice for many homeowners. If you’re thinking of updating your flooring, it may be one of the first you consider. At first glance, laminate offers a diversity of styles and comes in an affordable package.

If you’re thinking about installing laminate flooring, take a look through our pros and cons of laminate flooring before finalising your choice.

What are the Advantages of Laminate Flooring?

✔ Durability

One of the most attractive qualities of laminate is its durability. Unlike solid wood flooring,  laminate flooring consists of a wear layer that helps protect it from scratches or stains.

✔ Cleaning Laminate Flooring

Laminate is extremely easy to clean. You can maintain your floors with regular vacuuming and mopping, and lift stains with laminate floor cleaner.

✔ Moisture Safe

You can get laminate that has been produced specifically to be laid in high-moisture areas. So if you’re looking for a new floor in your kitchen or bathroom and want it to emulate the look of wood, then opt for specific bathroom laminate.

✔ Easy Installation

Laminate is straightforward to install using a simple click system, allowing planks to fit together quickly.

✔ Comfort

Flooring can feel warm and springy underfoot when installed with underlay making it easy to walk or stand on for long periods of time. It can also be paired with underfloor heating for additional comfort.

✔ Budget-Friendly

Laminate mimics the appearance of wood, stone or tile but at a remarkably lower price.

What are the Disadvantages of Laminate Flooring?

✖ Hard to Repair

Laminate is more difficult to repair than other floor surfaces. Unlike solid or engineered wood, you cannot sand or refinish laminate. If laminate flooring becomes damaged, the planks will need replacing, as repairing is not an option.

✖ Water Damage

Although there are options to get water-resistant laminate flooring, it can still become damaged from standing water left on the floor. There’s a chance that water will bleed into the seams of the boards, which can eventually cause swelling.

✖ Aesthetic

Although laminate is designed to look as close to real, solid wood as possible, it doesn’t completely match the aesthetic of solid wood. Additionally, a common mistake when laying laminate flooring is placing identical planks together, which can cause pattern repetition.   

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