Laminate Advantage

About Laminate

Flooring in layers
Laminate is the result of fusing a combination of wood-based materials, layered on top of one another in the shape of a plank or tile designed to look and feel like natural wood, stone or ceramic materials. The most common makeup includes four main layers:

  1. A surface wear layer for protection against most common forms of damage
  2. A photographic decorative layer featuring a wood or tile design
  3. A high-density core layer for strength & stability makes up most of the plank
  4. A bottom backing layer for balance, moisture protection and underlayment 
BROWSE

Browse our selection of quality laminate flooring solutions online, then visit the Carpet Advantage showroom in Urbana and our team will help you find a laminate flooring solution to meet your needs!

BROWSE PRODUCTS

INSPIRATION

Not sure how to use laminate flooring in your own space? Check out our gallery of room designs and get inspired!

BROWSE GALLERY

INSTALLATION

Getting ready for the installation of your new laminate floors? Check out our guide and learn what to expect on installation day!

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CARE & MAINTENANCE

Caring for your laminate floors is relatively simple - and proper care is the key to peak performance and lasting good looks! Learn more from our laminate flooring expert care and maintenance guide.

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Which is better? Laminate vs. Hardwood 

Hardwood has long been sought after for its beauty, durability, and the value it can add to a home. Nowadays, to help with the affordability of home construction and sales, laminate flooring is being substituted for wood’s warm, natural charm. At Carpet Advantage, we offer both options, which we recommend to different customers based on their specific budget and needs. 

Here’s how these two types of flooring stack up against one another: 

HARDWOOD

Made from natural, harvested trees 

Maple wood square | Carpet Advantage

HARDWOOD

Scratches, moisture damage and wear are common, but add value & character 

Oak wood square | Carpet Advantage

HARDWOOD

Can be refinished many times via sanding out imperfections 

Bamboo wood square | Carpet Advantage
kids room flooring | Carpet Advantage
Cherry wood square | Carpet Advantage

LAMINATE

Made from composite wood materials 

Walnut wood square | Carpet Advantage

LAMINATE

Resists scratches, moisture and wear, all while being easy to clean 

Mahogany wood square | Carpet Advantage

LAMINATE

Up to 50% less expensive to install, snapping together easy for DIY projects 

Styles of laminate flooring 

Laminate is an affordable way to get the look of the wood or tile flooring you’ve been dreaming off. At Carpet Advantage, you’ll find a variety of plank and tile sizes and styles that look and feel just like natural wood, stone or ceramic tile, which can be installed with or without adhesive. 

We offer smooth and hand-scraped wood textures in wide or thin planks, so you can make a statement with your new laminate floors! 

For more information about the many styles and brands we carry, such as Shaw Floors, visit our Urbana showroom today and chat with a Carpet Advantage flooring expert. With a wide, exclusive range of quality and affordable flooring options, we’re proud to serve Urbana and the greater Champaign region here in the heart of Illinois.  

Some of the brands we love

We offer flooring solutions from all of these trusted names!

Shaw floors logo | Carpet Advantage
Anderson tuftex logo | Carpet Advantage
Coretec the original logo | Carpet Advantage
Mannington logo | Carpet Advantage