Laminate: Water-Resistant

Laminate flooring is a great option for homeowners who want the traditional wood look, at a more affordable price. It’s a multi-layered, man-made flooring option, featuring beautiful designs that mirror your favorite wood species.

Water-resistant laminate is just like laminate, with the added benefit of being designed to withstand water. This makes it an ideal solution for spaces where it may be exposed to moisture. Before you install, however, it’s important to understand the difference between water-resistant laminate flooring and fully waterproof laminate. If you can’t get to a spill right away, water-resistant laminate floors will buy you some time before it starts to buckle and bubble causing damage to your floors, whereas waterproof laminate flooring is designed to repel water from infiltrating the joints.