Different Types and Styles of Laminate Flooring

Types of Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is truly a beautiful flooring type in its own way. Another benefit of this flooring is its affordable price. Overall, what makes this flooring special is clear, and that is its layers of adhered fibreboard that contain an image on it. The image is printed on top of the wood, tile, or stone itself.

Laminate flooring is also one of the most realistic looking of wood, tile or stone in appearance. It is minus the hustle of having to clean soiled grout joints. It is very resistant to burns, scratches, and also heat. You will not find another type of flooring that is easier to maintain.

Laminate flooring also comes available in a huge choice of styles, colors, and textures. It is something that is available in some of the following types.

Different Types of Laminate Flooring Based On Installation Types

There is only way to classify laminate flooring and that is exclusively by its installation type. What makes this especially important to consider is because if you’re installing the laminate flooring by yourself. The knowing of these varying installation types for laminate flooring can be a major help. They are:

1. No-Glue laminate flooring

What makes this type of laminate flooring installation great is that it uses tiles or planks. These tiles or planks don’t have any glue on them. It takes the right method to affix them to the floor. They are very easy to install and are very popular on the market.

2. With-Glue laminate flooring

The joints need to be glued together. What makes this installation type wonderful is that it ends up making a floor very strong when it’s been installed. The downside to this type of installation is its cost and time. These two things are usually much higher than the glueless type.

3. Pre-Glue laminate flooring

What is great about these planks is this. The glue doesn’t have to be applied separately. What needs to be done with the planks is to just snap them into place and that is it. Some of the edges do need to be dampened in order to activate the glue. In order to get this done, the installation instructions need to be followed closely. This type of flooring is something that can’t be messed with since the glue is already applied straight to the tongue and grooves.

4. Underlayment comes attached

This type of glueless plank comes along with an included underlayment. Because of this fact, all that needs to be done is to snap them into place, and that is it. There are several types of tongue and grooved locking systems that are available on the market.

It is totally based on the material that it imitates

1. Does look like wood flooring

What makes this type of flooring unique is its layers of solid wood that have an upper layer wood veneer. It also has an acrylic finish that makes it tough and durable.

2. Does look like plastic

Plastic laminate flooring isn’t as popular as wood flooring. It is a versatile material and is made from fiberboard that comes with an imposed photo-image design on it. Nevertheless, there are various plastic laminate designs, which one can choose from as a rule. Plastic flooring of this type should not be used for bathrooms and that is because the material has a tendency to retain moisture.

3. Is Stone laminate flooring

Stone laminate flooring is laminate flooring that has a stone appearance. The stone appearance is one that is beautiful and gives off the realism of genuine stone. It is also has rich color, unique texture, a depth with dimension and variation, ample ridges and indentations that copy real stone for a natural look that is welcoming.

Experts on Laminate Flooring

All Flooring WA can supply and install laminate floors in many different styles for Perth homes and businesses.