Laminate Tips and Trends

How to Select a Product

Here are a few tips to help you select the laminate floor that's right for you.

• Consider design factors such as color, pattern, style, and finish.
• Consider functional factors such as traffic, sub flooring, grade of floor, temperature, humidity, and budget.
• Review available products that meet design and functional requirements and provide ease of installation, product quality, and a good brand reputation.
• Look for products that are North American Laminate Flooring Association or NALFA-certified, for the highest quality assurance.

Laminate trends

• Features such as wider planks, bolder colors and textures, and exotic species currently play a growing role in laminates hottest new looks.
• Tile looking laminates are becoming increasingly popular in the kitchen where they absorb more sound and provide a softer and warmer underfoot feel than porcelain or clay tiles.

Laminates also allow for the look of softer wood products such as Cherry and Bamboo without the level of worry of denting and scratching associated with those products. Many exotic woods are endangered making them impossible to buy however, with a laminate; you can obtain the unique look of an exotic wood without endangering the species.

With our wide variety of choices in laminate flooring you can find one that will reflect your homes design and style. Carpet Direct can assist in providing what you are looking for at prices you can afford. Give us a call at 1-866-651-2396 or schedule a free in home consultation today.