Laminate flooring has taken over a large share of the DIY flooring market in recent years because it is easy to install and relatively inexpensive. It’s also popular because it can be made to look exactly like hardwood, stone or tile while providing great strength.
Laminate flooring is made by bonding a high pressure plastic laminate to a medium density fiberboard. Laminate flooring combines natural-looking designs with a tough, durable finish layer. This finish layer rejects most stains, spills, burns along with being scratch resistant. Laminate flooring comes in both planks and square tiles.
Laminate flooring provides a hard, durable surface and is installed as a floating floor. They tend to be colder underfoot than natural wood, and can be noisier, although an acoustical underlayment can help dampen the hollow-footstep sound so characteristic of laminate floors. To find various laminate floors you can visiting flooring stores near you and look around to find the best laminate floor for your home.