{"id":1523,"date":"2017-08-25T16:25:08","date_gmt":"2017-08-25T15:25:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quotatis.co.uk\/advice\/?post_type=project_page_element&p=1523"},"modified":"2019-10-29T17:15:04","modified_gmt":"2019-10-29T17:15:04","slug":"laminate-flooring-advantages-disadvantages","status":"publish","type":"project_page_element","link":"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/advice\/projects\/flooring\/laminate-flooring-advantages-disadvantages\/","title":{"rendered":"Laminate Flooring: the Advantages and Disadvantages"},"content":{"rendered":"

Laminate is a popular flooring choice. It\u2019s a material you should definitely consider if you want a new floor.<\/p>\n

But before you make any decisions, it\u2019s important to know the facts. To help you out, we\u2019ve come up with everything you need to know about laminate flooring.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s laminate flooring?<\/h3>\n

Laminate flooring is usually made of composite wood. It includes a layer of high-density fibreboard, which gives it structure and strength. This is covered by a decorative layer, which has design printed on. A clear layer goes over the top to protect the decorative layer from damage.<\/p>\n

Laminate comes in boards and is usually fairly easy to slot together.<\/p>\n

The advantages of laminate flooring<\/h3>\n

Affordable<\/h5>\n

A big advantage to laminate flooring is that it\u2019s affordable. It costs on average about half the price of solid wood flooring.<\/p>\n

Durable<\/h5>\n

Another benefit to laminate flooring is that it\u2019s easy to clean. It doesn\u2019t stain easily and usually just needs regular vacuuming to keep it in good condition. Good quality laminate is also long-lasting and resists wear and tear. <\/p>\n

\"\"
Image via Pinterest<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Versatile<\/h5>\n

People also choose laminate flooring because it\u2019s versatile. It\u2019s available in a wide range of effects and colours. So whether you want flooring that looks like natural stone, wood or ceramic, you should be able to find a type of laminate that\u2019s right for the job.<\/p>\n

Laminate flooring disadvantages<\/h3>\n

Can look and feel fake<\/h5>\n

Although you can get laminate in lots of different looks, these aren\u2019t always convincing. It often doesn\u2019t look like the real deal, which can make it seem cheap and substandard. Plus, laminate doesn\u2019t feel like the material that it looks like either.<\/p>\n

Difficult to repair<\/h5>\n

Another downside to laminate flooring is that it\u2019s difficult to repair. In most cases, you won\u2019t be able to repair your laminate and will have to replace it instead. And even if your laminate comes in individual pieces that join together it can be difficult to find replacements that match your current flooring. If your flooring has aged then the new piece(s) can look very obvious.<\/p>\n

So there are several reasons to use laminate flooring but it also has its downsides. To find a professional for advice or help fitting a laminate floor, click \u2018Start my project\u2019<\/a> and complete our online form. We\u2019ll connect you with up to 4 flooring professionals in your area.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Laminate is a durable and affordable type of flooring material.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":1524,"parent":0,"template":"","meta":[],"tags":[],"tax_works":[52],"class_list":["post-1523","project_page_element","type-project_page_element","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tax_works-flooring"],"acf":{"price_time":[{"acf_fc_layout":"price","price_title_label":"Price","price_detail_label":"Approx. \u00a34 - \u00a320 per square metre","price_sub_detail_label":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"time_limit","time_title_label":"Fitting time","time_detail_label":"Approx. 1-3 days","time_sub_detail_label":"Depending on the size of area"}],"benefits_inconvenients":[{"benefits":"