Laminate Flooring

Laminate floors are a great alternative to traditional timber floors, being more durable and affordable. Compared to vinyl flooring, the main difference is that laminate offers a more realistic wood appearance and a firmer feel underfoot, while vinyl is often preferred for areas with higher moisture exposure.

Laminate floorboards consist of a strong particleboard that is covered by a print layer. These planks are designed for easy installation and provide a realistic look that closely mimics natural wood. This enables laminate floors to showcase any design, including hardwood, oak and other stylish variations.

They're popular for their:

• Unmatched durability - they are the most scratch-resistant type of floor, and fare better than their timber, hybrid, bamboo or vinyl counterparts. The difference lies in laminate's tough wear layer, which sets it apart from vinyl flooring in terms of scratch resistance and longevity. They’re suitable for high traffic areas of domestic and commercial interiors, and are even used in Airports and shopping centres.

• Many colours and styles - as laminate floors’ colour and designs come from their print layer, there are thousands of styles available - from premium dyed European oak designs to your favourite Aussie timber.

• Affordable - at less then half the cost of real timber flooring (with reasonable quality laminates starting at $20/sqm), they’re affordable for any and every budget.

Laminate flooring is suitable for a lot of areas in the home, including living rooms, bedrooms, hallways, and even spaces exposed to water, thanks to its moisture-resistant properties.