Five reasons why you should switch from your traditional wood floor to laminate:

If you’ve clicked on this article, you might be wondering how laminate flooring differs from traditional wood flooring in the first place. Well, unlike traditional flooring, laminate flooring consists of an inner layer, which can be composed of high-density wood fibreboard (HDF). This is then covered with a decorative photographic layer under a further protective resin layer. Additionally, these layers are also bound together with resin.

SWISS KRONO’s German-made laminate floors, for example, have a robust HDF wood-core layer as their base and a decorative layer above.

Now we’ve got the basics covered, let’s see why laminate flooring may actually be a better choice for your home than traditional wood flooring:

1. Laminate flooring is cheaper:

It is no secret that traditional wood flooring costs a fortune. The bills add up quickly when you consider the cost of the flooring plus installation and the high maintenance required every few years. In contrast, Laminate flooring is cheaper to buy. It is also designed with innovative tongue-and-groove edges. This technology enables each plank to click together, like a jigsaw puzzle. This makes installation quick and easy. It therefore provides a low-cost alternative to timber flooring.

Additionally, laminate flooring is extremely durable. With use-classes of AC 4 or the stronger AC 5, it is able to withstand most wear-and-tear with proper maintenance and care. This means it doesn’t require replacing for many years.

2. A convincing wooden look-and-feel

Laminate flooring can be manufactured in several surface structures that mimic the grains and embossing of real wood. So, if you’re looking to bring the rich sophistication of wood into your space without breaking the bank, this is the way to go! For example, the ‘Embossed in Register’ technology simulates the look and feel of traditional timber flooring. How does it do so? Well, this technology emulates the recesses and reliefs of traditional wood grain. This results in a textured finish that feels and looks exactly like timber.

3. Laminate flooring comes in designs you’d never see in traditional flooring

If you’re looking for flooring that is eclectic, unique, and all-around suited to your personal tastes, then laminate flooring is an excellent contender. Because of its innovative manufacturing technology, laminate flooring can go beyond traditional wood finishes such as oak, teak, and walnut. You can find the most aesthetic flooring styles in laminate flooring. Take SWISS KRONO’s ‘Used Metal’ floor. With its shimmery lavender, wood, and metallic accents, ‘Used Metal’ is as industrial-looking as it is sophisticated. This makes it the perfect flooring choice if you’re looking to make your home as unique and tasteful as you are!

Flexibility

Laminate floors move with you. If you are moving house, these floors can easily be removed and reinstalled in a new location. The tongue-and-groove click-together system makes this especially easy and fast. This means that you can take your floor wherever you go!

Sustainability

Sustainable spaces are becoming an increasingly important consideration worldwide, and rightly so. With the climate crisis, it is important to make all the little changes we possibly can. This starts in our own homes, of course. Keeping this in mind, laminate floor manufacturers have turned towards environmentally-friendly practices. For example, manufacturers now source the wood for their floors from sustainably managed forests. SWISS KRONO’s floors for instance, are not only manufactured using raw materials from sustainably managed forests, but are also made in plants that reuse the waste from the production process for energy and water.

Overall, laminate flooring is the best of many worlds. It is economical without compromising on durability, aesthetic appeal, and sustainability.

So, if you’re looking for flooring that ticks all these boxes, then laminate is the way to go!