- Glueless laminate floors have allowed many people to obtain the beauty of hardwood or ceramic tile floors without the expense. Laminate floors are also easier to install than hardwood and tile, saving the expense of professional installation if you are able to install them yourself. Laminate also does not take as much care as hardwood floors and is more durable in many ways.
- Glueless laminate flooring gives the appearance of hardwood or tile without the cost, care or mess of installation. No refinishing is needed with laminate floors, nor do they require the glue, nails, or grout that hardwood and ceramic tile require. Installation of glueless laminate flooring is easy enough for a nonprofessional to install over any type of floor.
- Known for its durability, laminate flooring has a high-quality image of wood or tile glued to the top of the plank to give the look of wood. Laminate is also able to withstand moisture better than hardwood, though not as well as ceramic tile. You can install laminate over concrete floors, a feature not found in some hardwood floors.
- Since laminate flooring is a digital image, the options for this type of flooring are virtually endless. Glueless laminate flooring comes in many varieties of wood, from light to dark shades and small widths to wide planks. Laminate is not only available in several types of hardwood but is also available in flooring that looks, and can feel, like ceramic tile.
- There are many things to consider when shopping for glueless laminate flooring, such as longevity, placement and noise. Longevity is a factor because, while hardwood carries a higher upfront cost, it can last a lifetime. Laminate only lasts about 20 years. Do not consider laminate floors for high-moisture areas, such as bathrooms, as it will warp. Ceramic tiles are a better option for these areas. Noise is another factor that you may need to consider. Placed under the laminate is a thin layer of padding. This can cause some creaks as you walk across, though improvements in padding have greatly lessened the amount of noise.
