Laminate Flooring for Auburn Homes

Laminate flooring suits busy Auburn, ME households that want the look of wood with a tougher surface. It resists scratches from kids, pets and furniture, and it resists fading and stains.

It’s a strong choice for open main floors where you want one consistent look from room to room, and it comes in a wide range of plank widths, colors and wood looks.

Texture and color are easiest to judge in person. Floor Coverings International® brings the Mobile Flooring Showroom® to your door, so you can feel the samples and see them in your own space before you decide.

Local Considerations

In a Maine home, the main question is often laminate or luxury vinyl. Luxury vinyl is the better fit where water is the priority, such as a mudroom or laundry room. Laminate is the better fit where scratch resistance matters most, such as a family room with large dogs. Water is laminate’s weak point, so a mat at the door and quick cleanup of melting snow help protect it.

Laminate flooring installation is a floating installation: the planks lock together over an underlayment instead of being nailed or glued. Every laminate floor needs that underlayment, and on a basement slab a moisture barrier is required too.

A few more things worth asking about:

• Wear ratings. Laminate carries an AC rating for wear, and we’ll explain which rating suits a kitchen, entry or bedroom.
• Texture. Embossed-in-register finishes follow the grain of the printed wood and look more natural. Look at samples at an angle, since that’s how you’ll usually see the floor.
• Transitions. Where laminate meets another floor, the right transition profile and color make the project look finished.