Laminate is one of the most affordable flooring options available, and although it may not be your first choice, it is definitely a good floor to keep in mind! Wood look flooring continues to be a top flooring trend, and laminate is no exception. Today, laminate is considered a durable alternative to hardwood flooring. There are several benefits to installing laminate in your home, and the experts at Carpet Man Carpet One Floor & Home in Timmins, ON, are here to help you find the best laminate floor for your home. As your local laminate experts, we are here to help you find the perfect floor for your home!

What Makes Laminate Flooring Different?

As we mentioned earlier, laminate flooring is a great wood look solution for your home. Laminate comes in planks that are not just made to look like wood, but even tile! Even if laminate cannot provide the same value as hardwood, it can still deliver the same great looks. If you need an affordable wood look option for a rental property, apartment buildings, or office, make sure you remember to check out some of the different laminate options we have to offer.

Laminate flooring is made for trafficked areas in your home and is durable enough to stand up to daily challenges. The planks feature multiple layers that are supportive, which is very similar to engineered hardwood floors. Laminate planks will not chip or crack like hardwood, and they will not warp due to moisture. Although most laminate options are not waterproof, it is more resistant to water than hardwood. More waterproof laminate options are becoming available! Laminate floors are designed to withstand every day challenges in your home caused by pets and children alike.

Where Can Laminate Be Installed?

The multilayers contraction of laminate planks gives you the freedom to install the planks in more areas than you could with hardwood. You can install it on, below, and above grade. That means you can have wood look floors in your basement, living room, or bedroom.

Most laminate options come as floating floors and do not need to be glued down to your subfloor. The planks fit perfectly together and can float over your subfloor without any adhesive. You can still choose a glue-down option for a more permanent installation. Like any other floor, make sure your subfloor is clean and dry.

Our Laminate Selection

As a member of the Carpet One Floor & Home cooperative, we have access to name brands you know, as well as our own exclusive brands such as Laminate For Life™. You can shop at our store knowing you’ll find great prices and quality flooring, all while shopping local and supporting your community. We have your local laminate flooring experts, and we even install laminate flooring locally!

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