Light
Whitewashed Oak
Bright, clean Scandinavian look
Laminate flooring
Designer wood looks that stand up to real life.
Today’s laminate has deep, realistic wood texture and one of the toughest surfaces you can buy. It’s a smart way to get a high-end look for less, with water-resistant options for busy homes.
- Hard, scratch-resistant surface that handles pets and furniture
- Realistic embossed grain at a budget-smart price
- Water-resistant collections with sealed joints for everyday spills
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Waterproof
ResistantPet & scratch resistance
Comfort underfoot
Typical lifespan
15–25 yearsInstalled price range
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Is laminate right for you?
Great for
- Living rooms, bedrooms and home offices
- Homes with pets and rolling office chairs
- Projects where budget matters most
- Rentals and investment properties
- Anyone who wants a wood look fast
Think twice if
- The floor is going into a full bathroom or laundry room with frequent standing water
- You want a floor that can be refinished later
- You prefer a softer, quieter feel without an attached pad
Styles & looks
Find your color and texture.
Light
Beach Birch
Pale, soft grain with a matte surface
Natural
Natural Hickory
Warm, lively grain and knots
Natural
Classic Oak
Honey oak that goes with everything
Mid
Chestnut Ridge
Mid-brown with rustic character
Dark
Cocoa Walnut
Deep brown, rich and elegant
Gray
Ash Gray
Cool gray wood look, very modern
Gray
Weathered Greige
Warm gray with reclaimed texture
Built for South Florida
Why our laminate holds up here.
Water-resistant collections
Sealed joints and water-repellent surfaces handle spills and wet feet for hours, perfect for busy kitchens and entries.
Sand and paw proof
The hard top layer resists scratches from beach sand, dog claws and chair legs better than most wood floors.
Quiet over slabs and condos
We add the right underlayment to soften footsteps and meet condo sound rules where required.
How we install it
Four steps to a laminate floor done right.
- 1
Measure and prep
We measure, remove and haul away the old floor, then check the slab for flatness.
- 2
Level and underlayment
We level low spots and roll out a moisture barrier and sound underlayment.
- 3
Click-lock installation
Planks click together with staggered seams and hidden expansion gaps around the edges.
- 4
Trim and cleanup
Baseboards or quarter-round, transitions at doorways and a full cleanup before we go.
Cost guide
What does laminate cost in South Florida?
Good
$3–$8/sq ft installed
Standard thickness and texture, great value for bedrooms
Better
$3–$8/sq ft installed
Thicker boards, deeper texture and water-resistant surface
Best
$3–$8/sq ft installed
Premium water-resistant laminate, longer planks, attached pad
Every price includes the free measure, furniture moving, old floor removal and haul-away, subfloor prep, trim and full cleanup. See everything that’s included
Every price includes measure, removal, prep, trim and cleanup.
Free In-Home EstimateCare & maintenance
Keep it looking new for years.
- 1
Sweep or vacuum
Hard-floor vacuum setting only. No beater bar.
- 2
Barely damp mop
Wring the mop well. Never flood the floor or use a steam mop.
- 3
Wipe spills quickly
Even water-resistant laminate looks best when spills don’t sit.
- 4
Felt pads and mats
Protect against dents and keep grit at the door.
Compare with other floors
How laminate stacks up.
| Compare | Luxury Vinyl Plank | Tile | Engineered Hardwood | Hardwood | Laminate | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterproof | Yes | Yes | No | No | Resistant | No |
| Pet & scratch resistance | ||||||
| Comfort underfoot | ||||||
| Condo sound options | Yes | With system | With system | With system | Yes | Yes |
| Typical lifespan | 15–25 years | 50+ years | 30–50+ years | 50–100 years | 15–25 years | 8–15 years |
| Installed price range | $$–$$$ | $$–$$$$ | $$$–$$$$ | $$$–$$$$ | $–$$ | $–$$$ |
Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Waterproof
- Yes
- Pet & scratch resistance
- Comfort underfoot
- Condo sound options
- Yes
- Typical lifespan
- 15–25 years
- Installed price range
- $$–$$$
Tile
- Waterproof
- Yes
- Pet & scratch resistance
- Comfort underfoot
- Condo sound options
- With system
- Typical lifespan
- 50+ years
- Installed price range
- $$–$$$$
Engineered Hardwood
- Waterproof
- No
- Pet & scratch resistance
- Comfort underfoot
- Condo sound options
- With system
- Typical lifespan
- 30–50+ years
- Installed price range
- $$$–$$$$
Hardwood
- Waterproof
- No
- Pet & scratch resistance
- Comfort underfoot
- Condo sound options
- With system
- Typical lifespan
- 50–100 years
- Installed price range
- $$$–$$$$
Laminate
- Waterproof
- Resistant
- Pet & scratch resistance
- Comfort underfoot
- Condo sound options
- Yes
- Typical lifespan
- 15–25 years
- Installed price range
- $–$$
Carpet
- Waterproof
- No
- Pet & scratch resistance
- Comfort underfoot
- Condo sound options
- Yes
- Typical lifespan
- 8–15 years
- Installed price range
- $–$$$
What Neighbors Say
What neighbors say about their new laminate.
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Straight answers
Laminate questions, answered.
Is laminate waterproof?
Many of today’s laminates are water-resistant, with sealed joints that handle spills for hours. They aren’t designed for standing water in full bathrooms, so we’ll point you to vinyl plank or tile there.
What’s the difference between laminate and vinyl plank?
Laminate has a harder, more scratch-resistant surface and a wood-based core. Vinyl plank has a fully waterproof core. We’ll help you pick based on your rooms and lifestyle.
Is laminate good with dogs?
Yes. Its tough surface is one of the most scratch-resistant options available, which makes it a great pick for pet owners.
Does laminate sound hollow?
Not with the right underlayment. We use a quality pad that softens footsteps and makes the floor feel solid.
How long does laminate installation take?
Most rooms take a day and many whole homes take 1–3 days. We schedule it in your written quote.
How much does laminate cost installed?
Laminate typically runs $3–$8 per sq ft installed in South Florida. You’ll get an exact written price after your free measure.
Popular in Pembroke Pines, Fort Lauderdale and Kendall
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