Laminate flooring has now become a true match for carpets in terms of popularity as people turn to the easy-clean, stylish alternative to traditional floor coverings. The media and TV in general have had quite a lot to do with the proliferation of laminate flooring with DIY design shows using it en mass and proving how easy it can be.

Indeed, the very latest laminate flooring is easier to fit than ever before with ever more simple click together panels that make finishing a whole room no more than a couple of hours work at tops. Furthermore, the cost of laminate flooring has fallen dramatically as it's popularity has grown and manufacturers have been able to bulk produce it.

Laminate Flooring Materials

When we talk about materials we mean what the laminate itself is made of. If you don't know, a laminate is a think slice of solid wood that is then stuck onto MDF or chipboard to give the look and feel of real wood floors at a fraction of the price.

This means that you can now get laminate flooring in a great many wood effects from the traditional looking oak to the more modern feel of pine but whatever you choose you should consider the current look of the room you are putting the flooring into. To brighten up a dark room it is even possible to get white stained wood effect to give a truly sophisticated apartment look.

Laying Laminate

In a separate guide that is linked to after this article we tell you how to properly and quickly lay your laminate flooring. The process is fairly simple but there are some little tricks that can speed things up and make the laying more accurate with fewer gaps.

We will also give you some tips on how to buy the right amount of laminate flooring for a room as it can be more complicated that you think especially when it comes to the wastage often associated with edging a room in laminate.