Laminate flooring was invented in the late ‘70s by Swedish flooring company Perstorp, but it wasn’t widely introduced to the European market until 1984. And it wasn’t available in the U.S. until a ...

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When it comes to home renovations in Hawaiʻi, flooring is one of the biggest decisions homeowners face. Between humidity, indoor–outdoor living, pets, and everyday wear and tear, choosing the ...

If you’re looking for an easy-care material for a room in your home, vinyl vs laminate flooring is a popular comparison. Both can be simple to care for and they offer the chance to get a look you like ...

Laminate flooring can resemble almost anything: stone, tile, or wood. That’s because it’s composed of a photograph sandwiched between a dense fiberboard base and a clear plastic protective top layer.

Plastic laminate first came to prominence back in the 1940s and 50s as a popular kitchen countertop material. But by the late-1980s it was beginning to fall out of favor as homeowners began replacing ...

Q. A laminate floor in a friend’s house seems to be possessed. Overnight, gaps appear in the floor where one piece butts up against another. With some effort, you can slide them back tight again. When ...