Laminate Flooring
A floating floor with a photographic décor layer fused to an HDF core under a wear-resistant overlay.
Quick answer
Laminate Flooring: A floating floor with a photographic décor layer fused to an HDF core under a wear-resistant overlay. Typical cost: $3–$7 per sq ft installed..
Why it matters
Modern AC4-rated laminate handles heavy residential traffic and costs half of engineered hardwood — but does poorly with water.
Typical cost
$3–$7 per sq ft installed.
Pros
- • DIY-friendly click-lock install
- • Scratch-resistant
- • Budget-friendly
Cons
- • Swells if water sits
- • Hollow sound underfoot
- • Cannot be refinished
Common uses
- • Bedrooms, rentals, basements without moisture issues
Alternatives
LVPEngineered hardwood
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- Laminate vs LVP?
- LVP for kitchens, baths, basements; laminate for bedrooms and dry living areas.
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