Whether you have bought a new home, are renovating an older space, or redecorating your office, finding the right type of flooring is essential to the design of a room and how it is used. If you have a storage space, basement, meeting room, or seldom used room in your home or office, laminate flooring for that space might be the right choice.

One of the most popular reasons people are drawn to laminate flooring is the price per square foot. Many affordable laminate flooring options range in price from $1.19 to $3.50 per square foot, so when you are looking for a great price and a long-term flooring solution, laminate flooring is the way to go. Compared to hardwood flooring, laminate flooring is a fraction of the cost, and while hardwood offers more durability, the modern looks and designs of laminate flooring compare nicely.

When laminate flooring was initially introduced to the flooring market, the designs and colors were fairly plain and simple, but a lot has changed since then. Laminate flooring now comes in a variety of colors, styles, designs, and qualities. Essentially, there is something available in laminate flooring that will suit any interior design, style taste, or functional need. Some laminate flooring options are even slightly textured, so they not only have the look of real wood, stone, or tile, but they have a similar feel as well.

Installing hardwood flooring can be a challenging task if you are not technically inclined, or you have never done it before. You will need special tools to cut pieces, nail pieces in, and with varying lengths, you will need a keen eye to ensure a nice pattern.

Installing affordable laminate flooring, on the other hand, can be as simple as clicking and locking pieces together as you lay them in place. Generally, laminate flooring comes in varying lengths in each package so you can easily initiate a repeating pattern while installing. Laminate flooring only requires a floating type of installation, which means there is no nailing required to affix it in place. It simply “floats” on top of the pre-laid under-padding as one large sheet.

The quality and type of laminate flooring you choose will be affected by where you will be installing it, how it will be used, and as you might guess quality often affects price. Generally, all laminate flooring is water resistant, scratch resistant, durable, and will last for years with proper care, but it is important to choose the right quality for different locations. If you are installing laminate flooring in a mudroom or entranceway that has lots of foot traffic and moisture during rainy or winter months, then spending more on a highly durable and waterproof option makes long term sense. If you are simply outfitting a basement kitchen, storage room, or another low traffic area then a cheaper, thinner, but still nice looking option might be the best choice.

Whether you have a high use area or a low use area, the price difference won’t be that significant, but choosing the right flooring to ensure it lasts is important. Hardwood flooring can be used in many of the same situations as laminate flooring and will last longer, but the cost will be significantly higher than even a top end laminate flooring option.

If you are interested in new laminate flooring for your home or office, contact Global Alliance Home Improvement Products today. We have got a massive selection of laminate flooring options for every need or design, and with the majority of our selection in stock, you can walk out of our store with your new flooring in hand. Call today: 705-466-9997.