Laminate Flooring

Pros:

• Durability and Resistance: Laminate floors are known for their durability and resistance to scratches, stains, and fading, making them suitable for high traffic areas such as busy homes or commercial spaces.
• Cost-Effective: They offer the look of hardwood, stone, or tile at a more affordable price point, providing a cost-effective flooring solution.
• Easy Installation: Laminate planks are designed for easy installation, often featuring a click-together system that allows for quick and DIY-friendly installation over most existing floors.
• Low Maintenance: These floors are easy to clean and maintain, requiring only regular sweeping or vacuuming and occasional damp mopping.
• Wide Range: They are available in a number of different colour and style options, making them a perfect choice for a wide range of residential and commercial décors.

Cons:

1. Moisture Sensitivity: Despite advances in technology, laminate floors can still be sensitive to excessive moisture, which can cause warping or bubbling if not properly managed.
2. Noise: They can be noisy underfoot compared to softer flooring options like carpet, though this can be mitigated with the use of underlayment.
3. Repair and Refinishing Limitations: Unlike hardwood floors that can be sanded and refinished, damaged laminate flooring usually needs to be replaced, as repair options are limited.
4. Environmental Impact: Some laminate products may emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs), though many manufacturers now offer low-VOC options to address this concern.

Laminate is great for bedrooms, living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, bathrooms and other rooms in your home. We recommend having a dry, flat subfloor to lay your new laminate over. It's also important to check the moisture rating and follow specific guidelines to protect laminate flooring in certain damp environments.

After spending over 45 years in the flooring industry, our team has picked up a thing or two. Our prices are the best anywhere in Australia and are matched by one of the best selections of quality laminates. If you see a better price elsewhere, contact us and we'll try to match it.

We can ship products anywhere in Australia. We're partnered with the fastest couriers to bring the best laminate brands straight to you. We guarantee prompt deliveries to Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and anywhere in between. Contact us if you have any concerns or specific delivery questions.

We've put together a handy guide which outlines how you can measure your floor space correctly. We recommend following that guide to ensure you don't order too much or too little.

We always recommend using a professional floor layer if you haven't installed floors before. We have a directory of 200 qualified professionals all over Australia.

If you feel confident, however, we can provide you with our handy DIY installation guide for laminate floors. We recommend checking out this handy hybrid, timber and laminate installation guide for more information.

Laminate is different from hardwood flooring. While both are made from wood, laminate features synthetic components and is an entirely different product requiring different care and maintenance.

Unlike hardwood, using wax on laminate can actually cause a buildup of dirt that will make your flooring look dull and cloudy.

Since some cleaning companies are actually misguided on the use of wax on laminate floors, always check any cleaning products to make sure wax is not an ingredient.

It's best to stick with a cleaner specifically designed for laminate flooring. Better yet, check with the manufacturer for specific cleaning advice for your flooring.

We recommend thoroughly mopping laminate floors every few weeks to ensure fresh floors and decrease the chance of wear. Use a damp microfibre mop to help gently lift off any dirt and grime.

Depending on the quality, you can expect laminate floorboards to last for up to 25 years. If you take proper care of your floors, they will provide many years of use.

Laminate flooring is designed to withstand normal variations in temperature and humidity. However, extreme conditions can cause it to expand or contract. It's important to leave expansion gaps during installation to accommodate these natural changes.

If a plank is damaged, it can often be replaced without having to redo the entire floor. Depending on the installation method, it may require removing surrounding planks to access the damaged one. If this has happened in your home or business, contact us and we'll provide further assistance.