Laminate Styles

Knowledge about laminate styles.

Laminate offers you a large family of styles and patterns to choose from.

For many of us, when it comes to selecting a product, we usually “know it when we see it.” Perhaps that describes you, too.

If laminate interests you, it’s virtually guaranteed you’ll find a style that’s right for your home.

Is it real or laminate?

If laminates looked fake the last time you checked, it’s time to check again!

Today’s laminates are looking better and better, and often need close examination to be identified.

Laminates have truly come a long way. Why?

Because of the growing popularity of laminates, manufacturers are creating an increasing array of traditional, rustic, and exotic wood grain designs.

In fact, presses have improved to the point where the texture imprinted on top of the design looks more real than ever, even with distressed wood or natural stone designs.

Want to know what’s new in the laminate category?

As with sheet vinyl floors, some of the new laminates really have the look of natural materials, particularly the textured products that give the floor dimension.

Some of the most popular laminates are wood grains with rustic or historic wood grain patterns.

Quality is focused on the photography.

The realistic look of laminate flooring has to do with the photography and the number of photographs per style, which is known as "screens".

An example, when manufacturers emulate a natural stone tile, they try to recreate the variation in color, pattern and texture that is a result of cutting a natural stone product.

The more screens a product has, the more variation it has. And the more “authentic” it looks.

Understand this about color.

Like any flooring it is wise to, select a color and pattern to compliment the size of your room and the activities taking place in it.

Remember that lighter colors will make a smaller room appear larger, while darker colors will absorb the light and create a more intimate setting.

Choose a color that either coordinates or contrasts with your cabinets and other furniture. Avoid matching everything to the same color and style.

Let your creativity guide you! And remember, contrast can make your room more interesting.

Laminate flooring types.