How to Choose the Right Laminate Floor

Choosing the right laminate flooring for your home may seem a daunting task, especially with the suite of flooring available in the Australian market. Different textures, colours, grains, plank sizes, and especially price points on offer may be challenges for many customers to absorb. But the lure of laminate floor is obvious. Laminate floors combine the beauty and taste of timber floor with the practicality and durability of flooring technology. Choosing the right laminate flooring should not be science but rather, a well-thought-out decision that incorporates long term use and determining the true value of your laminate. It is that value for money which is the litmus test which is the most important.

So, what are the questions customers should ask?

1. What type of joining system is used?

Laminate flooring is laid floating, not glued, with an innovative, yet, simple click system, called a joining system, which connects the boards to each other. Many customers would not have this on their radar but having the most superior joining system for their laminate is paramount. The best joining system in the world is the Uniclic system – easy to install and providing a gap-free finish after installation. Using glue to fix the flooring to the subfloor may not be as secure.

2. What warranties are offered?

Warranties are such an important part of the buying process and laminate is no exception. While a 25-year warranty may give you peace of mind in the long term, unfortunately, many long warranties are handed out prolifically and often a lot of warranties are void by default due to impossible environmental conditions such as moisture. At times, other warranties look OK, but there is no legitimate company to back them up – either the supplier does not look after complaints or the supplier has already left the flooring market after short term profit.

3. How moisture resistant is the product?

Moisture is the natural enemy of any laminate floor. In most cases, the moisture resistance of a laminate floor is determined by the quality and moisture resistance of the HDF core. The harder the HDF core, the higher the quality of the laminate flooring.

4. Is the product reputable?

Get an understanding of how long the laminate product has been sold in Australia, as well as featured in magazines and online. Great reviews are another barometer to determine if the laminate is right for you. A reputable and long-standing laminate company is much more enticing than a new company that may be a flash in a pan.

Customers need to look at the value of the laminate they are buying – value for money, quality, durability, longevity, and beauty. Ticking those value boxes will help customers make the right decision. In short, look at the full package before making a purchasing decision. It is often the case that the price of a laminate floor reflects the quality.

After making the comparisons, Premium Floors are sure that you’ll find Quick-Step the best value for money on the market… that’s why it’s Australia’s favourite!

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