5 Reasons why laminate flooring is a good idea for your home in 2024

Flooring such as Lima Laminate or Habitat Laminate are the perfect solution for homes where foot traffic is high are around and is pet-friendly. Laminate is a durable product that can easily withstand the wear of everyday family life and everything that comes with it. It’s possible to enjoy the warmth and character of timber with the added benefits of water resistance, ease of cleaning and maintenance and 25-year residential warranty that these two products offer.

Not all flooring can cope with the added pressures of pet claws and paws. Scratching, marks and wear from pets are no concern in a home with laminate flooring and its resilient design. Pets are also messy eaters! Splashes from the dog’s water bowl are no drama too.

The water-resistant nature of Lima and Habitat Laminate flooring makes installation from the front door to the back possible, including wet areas. In a home that features an open-plan design, this can be a real benefit, with the same, consistent flooring running through living to dining, kitchen and beyond. It’s a look that is modern and clean and allows for a blank canvas to decorate and style.

Laminate flooring in laundries and bathrooms is also possible, creating a distinct edge to your interior design. The seamless transition from bedroom to ensuite or living room to laundry, for example, is a considered and contemporary design detail.

A flooring budget will always come into play, whether it’s large or small! Many laminate products sit at an accessible price point, meaning you can enjoy the look and feel of real timber without the price tag (and the added benefits that laminate offers!). Installing flooring is, of course, more than just the product and other factors may come into play. Removal of old flooring, preparation for new flooring, rubbish removal and other factors must be considered. Flooring Xtra offers free measure and quote appointments or you can read more about setting a budget.

When starting the process of selecting new flooring, it’s no surprise that aesthetics will be at the very top of most people’s priority list. Laminate flooring is available in a wide range of colours and styles suitable for most interior design tastes and preferences. Whether it be a classic or contemporary look you’re trying to achieve, laminate will have a solution. From cool to warm, light to dark, greys to browns, there’s a style for every home.

Flooring Xtra has teams of professional flooring installers across the country who are passionate and knowledgeable. They love installing flooring and are excellent at it! While laminate flooring is a relatively easy flooring product to install, it’s always recommended to have a professional lay your new flooring at home. Laminate flooring does not require glue or nails, making it a quicker process for the installers in comparison to some other flooring products. You can read more about professional installers on our blog, Top 7 Benefits of Professional Flooring Installation.

Choosing new flooring for your home can feel overwhelming, particularly with the amount of wonderful products on offer. If you’re searching for new flooring that will suit a busy lifestyle, is water-resistant, easy to clean and looks like real timber, laminate will tick a lot of these boxes. Flooring Xtra experts are waiting in each store across Australia to offer their help and advice. Let them take the confusion out of selecting new flooring and turn it into a fabulous experience for you!

What is laminate flooring?

Laminate flooring is constructed from several layers to create the appearance of timber or stone. Laminate floors utilise cutting-edge photographic technology to simulate the grain, stain and texture of wood at a fraction of the price. It’s highly resistant to scratches, dents and stains, with the top layer, known as the wear layer, usually made of a aluminium oxide or melamine resin which enhances its durability.

How to clean laminate floors.

Laminate floors, like all hard flooring, should be frequently vacuumed or swept to remove dirt or grit to minimise scratching or wear. It’s also important to clean up any spills as quickly as possible. Read our hard flooring care guide for more information.

Is laminate flooring resilient?

Laminate flooring has a high scratch resistance due to its melamine and aluminium oxide wear layer finishes. It is a good option for busy homes and homes with pets.

Disclaimer: In some states of Australia, the building regulations for Vinyl Planks, Vinyl Tiles and Hybrid flooring varies. Meaning they may not be suitable for areas requiring water resistance, such as bathrooms and toilets. We advise to always ask your local Flooring Xtra store for the correct advice regarding the local regulations. We also advise to follow the manufacturer’s recommended installation instructions and guidelines, not following the instructions could make the product not fit for purpose, for the area it’s being installed into and void your product warranty. To ensure you get the appropriate product for those areas, please contact your local Flooring Xtra store.