Over the years, laminate flooring has maintained its status as the premium go to wood flooring option for residential and alternative use. There have been tremendous advancements in flooring technology which have allowed laminate to look closer to solid hardwood than ever before. The laminate flooring industry is booming, so much so that any real estate agent will likely tell you that adding laminate floors in Miami will be perhaps the biggest home improvement step you can make. It is not only realistic but also strong. It can also replicate even the hand scrapped, reclaimed wood. It is affordable and relatively easy to maintain. What’s more, they continue to improve in performance and appearance, as well as variety.
Reclaimed look
The reclaimed wood look gives the floor that unique, rustic look, leaving every plank telling a story. In theory, manufactured materials ideally make reclaimed wood obsolete, and many home owners are simply looking to have for the modern style. This coupled with the growing price of reclaimed wood makes it unattainable to many. The reclaimed laminate flooring look offers a cost effective alternative. The stylish, middle class homeowner does not have to go overboard to get it.
Weathered and distressed look
This is similar to reclaimed wood look, but with a lot more character. These weathered looks are also available in the traditional solid hardwood, which a laminate that is wire-brushed and easy to maintain. Another laminate wood variety that is popular for its character is the hand scrapped, rustic look. People want an original and complex look, one that is affordable and easier to take care of. This is what the hand scraping brings. In the past, laminate was only made to look hand scrapped. Today, newer laminate planks are given the realistic touch that allows them to compete with hardwood both in terms of looks and texture. This finish, like the other looks, is normally very expensive in hardwood but notably less costly in laminate.
Other popular looks in the market today include the exotic wood, and color trends like the white washed laminate, blonde laminate, gray laminate and espresso laminate.
