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Laminate is a budget-friendly, scratch-resistant floor that looks like wood and installs quickly. We install it throughout Calgary with a dense, high-quality underlay so it feels and sounds like a solid floor.
Quality laminates are modern and realistic, available in styles like hand-scraped, antiqued, and brushed. And they’re durable – your floors will look great and stay that way, making laminate a great choice for kids, pets, and income properties.
The underlay you choose for your laminate will make a huge difference in the feel and sound of your floor.
We advise the installation of a dense, high-quality underlay, which will minimize noise and provide a firm base for the planks.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does laminate compare with hardwood?
Laminate is a printed wood image on a fibreboard core under a hard wear layer. It is less expensive and more scratch-resistant than hardwood, which makes it a great choice for homes with kids and pets and for income properties, but it cannot be sanded or refinished. Hardwood lasts longer and adds more value to a home.
Why does the underlay matter?
The underlay makes a big difference in how the floor feels underfoot and how much it echoes. We advise the installation of a dense, high-quality underlay, which minimizes noise and provides a firm base for the planks. One with a vapour barrier also protects against moisture from below.
Is laminate suitable for kitchens and bathrooms?
Standard laminate can swell if water sits on it, so for wet rooms we recommend luxury vinyl plank instead. Water-resistant laminates are available for kitchens if spills are wiped up promptly.