• Laminate wood flooring, also referred to as floating laminate, is made of composite, or synthetic, wood, with several ply layers and a protective surface layer, to simulate or substitute hardwood floors. It is cheaper than hardwood flooring because of its easy installation and maintenance, plus can be more durable and easier to clean. Laminate is also a bit quieter to walk on than hardwood flooring. And because it does not expand and contract as much as hardwood in response to moisture and humidity, laminate is generally a preferred flooring option in the Florida climate.
• Most laminate floors are not glued to the substrate; they are “puzzle-pieced” together above a protective foam underlayment, and therefore appear to be “floating” above the bottom layer. So although it can be time-consuming, this makes laminate removal one of the easiest of all the flooring materials, by separating all the puzzle pieces. It makes reusing the laminate possible, and also protects your home’s floor from damage!