At Carpet One Floor & Home in Panama City, Florida, we understand just how important flooring is to both the aesthetic and function of a home. For this reason, we carry a great selection of flooring types including laminate flooring. Tradition hardwood flooring does not always fit the budget and climate of every home, especially in a humid climate like ours. This is where laminate comes in, modern manufacturing provides a realistic, durable alternative to hardwood giving you the look you want without the price or maintenance. Below we go into more detail on all things laminate flooring so you can make the best decision for you and your home.

Laminate vs Hardwood

Traditional hardwood flooring may be beautiful and valuable, but it can be expensive and does not fare well in humid climates. Thanks to advancements in manufacturing, laminate flooring has become an ultra-realistic and durable option in place of hardwood. Laminate is made of multiple composite wood layers that each serve its own purpose to create a realistic and cost-effective alternative. The core and base layers of laminate provide stability and moisture protection to the plank while the finish layer protects it from scratches and everyday wear and tear. The decorative layer gives the laminate plank the hardwood look with a high-definition image of natural wood. The result is an affordable, durable plank that looks and feels like real hardwood

Installing Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is quick and easy to install, cutting down on labor and the cost of installation. So the only questions left are where can it be installed and how long does it take?

• Laminate flooring is extremely versatile and can be installed practically anywhere in your home. It can even be installed in rooms that traditional hardwood cannot like kitchens and basements. Our team of in-house installers can install laminate flooring in residential and commercial properties including rental and vacation homes, homes with large animals, and heavy traffic areas.
• Laminate flooring is easy and fast to install. Most laminate floors are installed using the click-lock method, where the planks are put together like a puzzle over the subfloor. This is known as a floating floor which requires room to naturally expand and contract. We do not recommend floating floors for rooms where cabinetry will be placed over it, since this will make removing and replacing planks particularly difficult. Our team of experts will check out your space and give you a personalized recommendation on flooring and installation.

Our Laminate Selection

Here at Carpet One Floor & Home, we offer Panama City, Florida, a great selection of quality laminate flooring. Our brands include Shaw, Mohawk, Mannington, and Armstrong. With so many choices you are sure to find the best laminate flooring. Come to our showroom or check out our laminate flooring selection online to get started today.