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 more! We simply recommend having a dry, flat subfloor to lay your new laminate over. Make sure to check the moisture rating and follow specific guidelines to protect laminate flooring in certain damp environments.

This is a highly durable flooring option and makes a good choice for a pet-friendly home. Our laminate brands our designed to hold up against scratches and scuffs. Our team does think it’s a good idea to trim your animal’s nails as additional protection.

After spending over 30 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 high-quality flooring brands in Australia. If you see a better price elsewhere, contact us and we'll try to match it.

Our team is always actively seeking out new laminate brands to bring under our umbrella. Check back often to see what new and exciting brands we have to add something fresh to your home or business.

We can ship products anywhere in Australia. To make the process even quicker, Online Flooring Store has 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.

Online Flooring Store provides two ways to install your new laminate floors. We can get you in touch with a tradesman or answer questions about DIY installation. We have a directory of 200 qualified professionals based all over Australia. If you feel confident, however, we can provide you with our handy DIY installation guide for laminate floors. You can easily make it a fun project to do with some friends in a short amount of time. Either way, your laminate floors will be a lovely addition to your home.

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.

Stick with a cleaner specifically designed for laminate.

Better yet, check with the manufacturer for specific cleaning advice for your flooring.

Depending on the quality, you can expect it to perform well from 10 to 25 years. You can increase the lifespan of your laminate floors, too, by providing careful maintenance. Use gentle cleaners and take care of spills quickly to prevent premature deterioration.

We recommend mopping laminate floors every two months to ensure fresh floors and decrease the chance of wear. You can simply use a damp microfiber mop to help gently lift off any dirt and grime left behind by everyday life.

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.

Laminate flooring is popular for DIY installations due to its user-friendly locking systems. It's important that you closely follow the manufacturer's guidelines and have the right tools before starting. We recommend checking out this handy hybrid, timber and laminate installation guide for more information.

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.