The benefits of laminate flooring can be summed up in two words - cost and durability.

Laminate flooring offers the appearance of real hardwood floors, but for about half the cost.

However, people often forget that laminate flooring has a number of other benefits, such as:

• High UV resistance, blocking the sun's harmful rays and protecting the floor pattern from fading over time.

• Easy installation, especially when choosing glueless brands.

• Excellent warranty protection.

• Easy repairs, since damaged planks can be replaced without contrasting with the pattern of surrounding boards.

• Easy cleaning, since laminate flooring doesn't trap dirt. Most spills can be cleaned up with a mop or sponge.

• Very low emissions.

• Endless design options.