Laminate Flooring
Laminate Flooring
Laminate Flooring
Laminate Flooring
Stylish, Durable and Affordable
Laminate flooring provides a great mix of style, durability, and affordability for both homes and businesses. Canadia laminate floors are especially popular because they are cost-effective, long-lasting, easy to install, and available in many colours.
Whether you want the warm look of oak or a more modern wood style, our wide range of laminate flooring options makes it easy to find a match for any room or design preference.
Benefits of Laminate Flooring
What makes Laminate Flooring the right choice
Affordable & Durable
A budget-friendly flooring option with a tough, durable surface that resists scratches, stains, and fading from everyday wear and tear.
Stylish
Advanced technology is used to create realistic wood-look finishes that closely match the appearance of natural timber.
Easy Maintenance
Spills can be wiped up quickly, and dirt can be swept away with little effort.
Simple Installation
Modern click systems make it easy to fit the flooring, whether you’re doing it yourself or using a professional.
Available in
Plank...
Plank pattern offers a clean, linear look that's versatile and timeless.
Ideal for any room, plank pattern creates a straightforward, contemporary appearance.
... and Herringbone
Herringbone pattern flooring creates a distinctive V-shaped design that adds visual interest and sophistication. A classic pattern that makes a statement in any space.
Guideline to AC Ratings for Laminate Floors
What is an AC Rating?
Laminates endure a series of tests to determine how well the floor will stand up to wear and tear in both residential and commercial settings. These tests include the floor's resistance to abrasion, impact, stains and burns. It must pass certain levels of criteria to achieve a rating. The abrasion classes range from AC1-AC6, with AC6 being the most durable.
| AC1 | For residential use with moderate traffic. Laminates rated AC1 are best suited as bedroom flooring where there isn't that much foot traffic. |
| AC2 | For homes with general traffic and works best in areas such as the living or dining room. |
| AC3 | For residential use with heavy traffic and suitable for all areas of the home. |
| AC4 | Classed for homes with high traffic and commercial settings with general/moderate traffic areas. These floors suit boutiques, busier offices, restaurants, and cafes. |
| AC5 | Best applied in commercial, heavy traffic settings. AC5 floors are suitable to be used in places such as public buildings and department stores. |
| AC6 | The highest recognised grade in laminate flooring, suitable for use in very heavy, highly intensive commercial settings. Recommended for extremely high-traffic public areas such as supermarkets, train stations and airport terminals. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Review some of the most common questions about laminate flooring below:
| Is laminate flooring a good option? | Laminate flooring is an excellent choice for many homes. It offers durability, easy maintenance, a wide range of wood-look styles, and affordability compared to hardwood floors. |
| Is laminate flooring real wood? | Laminate flooring isn't real wood but a multi-layer synthetic flooring product. It features a photographic layer that mimics wood grain and is covered with a protective coating, offering the look of wood at an affordable price point. |
| Is laminate flooring ok for use in bathrooms? | Standard laminate flooring isn't recommended for bathrooms due to moisture exposure. However, Canadia's Aqua Range offer water-resistant laminate specifically designed for bathrooms and other damp areas. |
| How do you clean laminate floors? | To clean laminate floors, sweep regularly with a soft brush and avoid steam cleaners. Use a well-wrung mop and only laminate-safe cleaners. For more details, visit our Floor Care and Guidelines page. |
| Does laminate flooring expand? | Yes, laminate flooring can expand due to temperature and humidity changes. This is why it's crucial to leave an expansion gap around the room's perimeter when installing. |
| How do you fit laminate floors? | For fitting laminate flooring, refer to the detailed installation videos available on our Installation Guides page, covering various click systems. If you need further help, feel free to reach out to Canadia. |
