Proponents of hardwood argue that it's the best choice, while proponents of laminate sing its praises and wouldn't trade for anything. Deciding which type of flooring is best for you depends on a variety of factors.

Laminate wood flooring (also called floating wood tile) is a multi-layer synthetic flooring product that's fused together with a lamination process. Laminate flooring simulates wood with a photographic applique layer under a clear protective layer.

Laminate wood flooring (also called floating wood tile) is a multi-layer synthetic flooring product that's fused together with a lamination process. Laminate flooring simulates wood with a photographic applique layer under a clear protective layer.

Laminate flooring is a multi-layer synthetic flooring product combined together through a lamination process. Laminate wood flooring simulates wood with a decorative paper (B) under a clear protective layer (A).

The protective layer serves important functions. It protects laminate from scratches and prevent decorative paper from fading due to exposure of UV lights from the sun.

Laminate flooring is a multi-layer synthetic flooring product combined together through a lamination process. Laminate wood flooring simulates wood with a decorative paper (B) under a clear protective layer (A).

The protective layer serves important functions. It protects laminate from scratches and prevent decorative paper from fading due to exposure of UV lights from the sun.

What is Laminate Flooring? Laminate flooring is a multi-layer synthetic flooring product combined together through a lamination process. Laminate wood flooring simulates wood with a decorative paper (B) under a clear protective layer (A).

The protective layer serves important functions. It protects laminate from scratches and prevent decorative paper from fading due to exposure of UV lights from the sun.Decorative and protective layers are both supported by high-density fibre board (C) and backing layer (D) that keeps the board straight.

Price. Laminate wood flooring is made from composite wood pressed together at high temperatures. After that, a layer image of solid wood is then covered over the composite wood to form the laminate, making it cheaper.

In average, the cost of installing laminate wood is 50% less than solid wood. These planks are made entirely from harvested trees and the pricing depends on how exotic the tree is. Thus, the cost of solid wood can be much higher.

Laminate wood flooring is made from composite wood pressed together at high temperatures. After that, a layer image of solid wood is then covered over the composite wood to form the laminate, making it cheaper.

In average, the cost of installing laminate wood is 50% less than solid wood.

BENEFIT OF LAMINATING FLOOR(PRICE) Laminate wood flooring is made from composite wood pressed together at high temperatures. The image of hardwood is then placed over the composite wood, covering it to form the laminate.

Not only are the materials themselves cheaper, but laminate wood installation cost is, on average, 50 percent less than hardwood installation.

The following questions address formaldehyde concerns related to laminate flooring. Will EPA's rule address laminate flooring featured in the 60 Minutes story? How do I know if the wood products I'm buying are safe? Should I be concerned about formaldehyde if I have laminate wood flooring in my home?

Hampton Hickory laminate wood flooring from our Tradition Sculpture range, looks and feels like a real wood floor and will bring an elegance to any room.