Find Laminate Floors That Look Similar to Hardwood With Laminate Planks From Voda Floors!
Hardwood flooring is a classic and elegant option known for its durability and longevity. However, it's also one of the more expensive flooring choices. If you’re seeking the middle ground of a flooring that looks high end but doesn’t carry a high-end price tag, it’s time to look into laminate plank flooring.
Here's why you should buy laminate planks from our online flooring store:
- Withstands high amounts of foot traffic
- Less likely to scratch or lose color
- Can be waterproofed
About Laminate Flooring
Laminate floors are designed to replicate the appearance of other materials, including hardwood, stone, ceramic, and porcelain. To accomplish this, each piece is made of multiple layers, including a thick outer wear layer for durability and protection, a photographic image layer that creates the look of the flooring, a core to provide strength and stability, and a backing layer that adds moisture resistance and comfort.
Laminate plank flooring offers the look of hardwood, with the versatile grains and colors, but is more resistant to scratches and wear, and easier to maintain. As the name suggests, this type of flooring comes in planks, which helps it imitate the look of real hardwood. But these planks are easy to install with a snap-and-lock system and a very attractive price tag. There are stone patterns available in laminate plank if you prefer, but those are usually sold as tiles, to reproduce the look of real stone. If you want to know more, contact Voda Floors or shop online today to find the best laminate floors.
The Advantages of Laminate Plank Flooring
There are many reasons to choose laminate plank floors. These are some of the advantages of this type of laminate flooring.
Affordable Aesthetics
Laminate planks offer the authentic look of expensive hardwood floors at lower prices. This affordability allows homeowners to achieve their desired aesthetic without breaking the bank.
Durability
Not every floor is built to last, but laminate floors are. Laminate planks resist wear, scratches, and stains. The wear layer on top provides additional protection, ensuring the floor retains its appearance even in high-traffic areas.
Easy Installation
One of the most attractive qualities of this type of laminate flooring is the ease of installation. Laminate planks often feature a click-and-lock or glueless installation system, making them simple to install. It saves you time and money.
Versatile Design Options
Are you searching for a specific look? Laminate planks can imitate any wood species with a variety of colors. You can also customize the texture of your floors by embossing the feel of natural wood grain, or adding a hand-scraped texture that can create the illusion of wear for that vintage or rustic look. You can also choose between high and low gloss finish.
Moisture Resistance
Many laminate planks are offered with moisture-resistant properties, making them suitable for use in areas, such as kitchens and bathrooms, where traditional hardwood flooring may not be recommended.
How Planks Simplify Laminate Installation
A primary advantage of laminate flooring is that the installation process is simple and does not take long. Instead of waiting for layers of stain to dry, you can be enjoying your new laminate floors in no time. Here’s how the experts at Voda Floors do it.
The first step is ensuring the subfloor is clean, level, and dry before laying an underlayment to provide extra support and sound insulation. Then the installer will begin in one corner of the room and work their way across. The planks feature a click-and-lock (or glueless) installation system, allowing them to connect securely without needing adhesives or nails. The technician then staggers the joints to create a natural look and uses a saw to cut planks as needed to fit at the edges or around obstacles. Finally, baseboards or moldings are added to cover expansion gaps along the walls.
Laminate planks are affordable, durable, easy to install, offer various design options, and resist moisture damage. That makes it one of the best flooring options around. Did you purchase laminate plank from our store, but need help figuring out where to start? Lucky for you, Voda Floors offers laminate flooring installation services in the Greater Seattle area. Call to book an installation day after shopping with us online. Our Seattle flooring specialists are always here to help.
