Why choose to have a Laminate Wood Flooring? In the recent past, hundreds and thousands of people living in the United Kingdom and other parts of the world are increasingly seeing the need to have laminated wood flooring in their offices or homes.

Well, any floor that has been wood-laminated is an aesthetically pleasing floor with a natural appeal. In most cases, the above type of laminate flooring is generally cheaper than any other real hardwood flooring styles.

Laminate Flooring Option Laminate flooring is available in many types of textures and finishes to simulate the look of real hardwood flooring. Embossed: A general, all-over texture not specific to the décor of the laminate Embossed in register (EIR): EIR better simulates the natural look of real hardwood flooring by adding depth and texture in alignment with the design of the décor layer Handscraped: Though not actually handscraped, the laminate is pressed to look just like a real handscraped hardwood floor High Gloss: High-gloss laminate feat

Perhaps the most serious drawback to laminate flooring is the fact that because is it not usually real wood, it does not add the same kind of value to your home that traditional hardwood can. While laminate may look very wood-like, responsible homeowners would have to admit to prospective buyers that they have installed a laminate product.

Some laminate does have a thin layer of real wood on the top, but even when this is the case, it is still not the quality, luxury product that real hardwood flooring can be.