Do-it-yourselfers love laminate flooring, not only for its ease of installation, but because the material makes possible virtually any look. That's because the color and pattern of the flooring come from a photograph that's covered under a durable, scratch-resistant sealant while being supported from below by a fiber-core board. Click through to see what range and beauty there is to be found among the laminate flooring on sale now at Lumber Liquidators.
Get the Look of Wood Floors for Much Less: 7 Laminate Picks
Though it's always been a cost-effective alternative to traditional hardwood, today's laminate flooring proves just how far the product has come. Thanks to new imaging and finishing technologies, laminate now looks and feels so much like the genuine article, it's often hard to tell the difference. Its durability has improved, too, making laminate a total package well worth serious consideration the next time you're shopping for a new floor.
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The Latest in Laminate
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America’s Mission Olive
New high-definition technology makes America’s Mission Olive an eye-catching budget alternative to traditional, often costly hardwood options, while the 30-year warranty covering the product reinforces it as a smart investment.
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Delaware Bay Driftwood
At home in a modern kitchen, living room, or bedroom, Delaware Bay Driftwood features a weathered gray appearance that's right on trend. Plus, its pre-glued, soundproofing underlayment facilitates installation even on uneven subfloors.
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St. James Brazilian Koa
Favor an exotic look? Check out St. James Brazilian Koa, a standout for its lustrous reddish-brown tones and unique, wavy grain pattern. Finished in a high gloss, the V-groove flooring clicks into place, requiring neither nails nor glue.
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High Sholes Hickory
These days, some laminate floors even boast a texture. Though brand new and backed by a 30-year warranty, "handscraped" High Sholes Hickory has the warm, rustic charm of rough-hewn, centuries-old wood flooring.
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Fumed African Ironwood
A premium laminate flooring product, Fumed African Ironwood impresses with the range of subdued colors to be found in its boards. Tan, gray, and black hues combine to create an exciting foundation for any contemporary space.
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Rio Grande Oak
Rich, earthy colors characterize Rio Grande Oak, another laminate floor boasting a handscraped texture. For that reason, and because it comes in wider-than-usual planks, it makes an excellent choice for anyone who loves the Old World aesthetic.
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Don't Miss!
Even if you've got your heart set on hardwood flooring, it's worth considering the alternatives. Sometimes, materials that only look like wood can be just as good as—or even better than—the real thing. Explore your options now!
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