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Laminate Flooring

Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring offers the look of hardwood or tile with added scratch resistance and easy maintenance. Built to stand up to kids, pets, and daily foot traffic, laminate is a practical, budget-friendly solution for busy households.

Today’s laminate floors feature realistic textures, improved moisture resistance, and simple click-lock installation making them a popular choice for living areas, bedrooms, and home offices. If you want dependable performance and modern design without the premium price tag, laminate flooring checks the boxes.
  • Yaletown railtownwalnut 15128 1 sw d 32ede10a 4d4e 48d2 a891 82330d872082 Yaletown AC5 Waterproof Laminate Flooring — Railtown Walnut
    New
    Width: W: 9.2″
    Length: L: 59.6"
    Thickness: T: 12 mm
    (50)

    Yaletown AC5 Waterproof Laminate Flooring - Railtown Walnut

    15987813

    $399 / sq ft
  • 15275823 4 Victoria Waterproof Laminate Flooring — Sea Salt
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.67″
    Length: L: 47"
    Thickness: T: 10 mm
    (16)

    Victoria Waterproof Laminate Flooring - Sea Salt

    15275823

    $299 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $519 / sq ft
    42% OFF
  • 15275686 00 pdp d08ab2e9 b6f4 4d96 be46 02b1fc79c387 Kona Collection AC5 Waterproof Laminate Flooring — Nickel
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.7″
    Length: L: 47.8"
    Thickness: T: 14 mm
    (12)

    Kona Collection AC5 Waterproof Laminate Flooring - Nickel

    15275686

    $459 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $510 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • 15274226 00 pdp 1f67450e e6ef 4f43 910c 77b6848ecd5e Sensational Water Resistant AC6 Laminate Flooring — Mayon
    Width: W: 9.69″
    Length: L: 70"
    Thickness: T: 10 mm
    (51)

    Sensational Water Resistant AC6 Laminate Flooring - Mayon

    15274226

    $445 / sq ft
  • Laminate 15275646 lightgray web side 9d214e44 9a16 47e4 a6d0 9e576e04670e Lamton Waterproof Laminate - 14mm Collection — Light Gray
    On Sale
    Width: W: 6.0″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 14 mm
    (6)

    Lamton Waterproof Laminate - 14mm Collection - Light Gray

    15275646

    $295 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $433 / sq ft
    32% OFF
  • 10079693 00 pdp 2a674d3f 4f80 4fc3 8df3 f7565e8dc706 Exotic Wide Plank Laminate Flooring — Papua Ebony
    On Sale
    Width: W: 6.5″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 12 mm
    (186)

    Exotic Wide Plank Laminate Flooring - Papua Ebony

    10079693

    $319 / sq ft
  • 15162380 00 pdp 90a04969 d18b 4daa b3be 3a9f93c9503b Long Length 12mm Legendary Collection — Pitch Amber
    Clearance
    Width: W: 7.71″
    Length: L: 72"
    Thickness: T: 12 mm
    (60)

    Long Length 12mm Legendary Collection - Pitch Amber

    15162380

    $275 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $318 / sq ft
    14% OFF
  • 15237234 00 pdp c931b76b b347 4ef1 b60e c2b1f038e925 Long Length 12mm Formosa Collection — Frenzy Charcoal
    Limited Offer
    Width: W: 8.0″
    Length: L: 72"
    Thickness: T: 12 mm
    (53)

    Long Length 12mm Formosa Collection - Frenzy Charcoal

    15237234

    $229 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $318 / sq ft
    28% OFF
  • Yaletown homergrey 15128 8 sw b dbf6d364 1794 43a3 8290 f84dcebbc2f8 Yaletown AC5 Waterproof Laminate Flooring — Homer Gray
    New
    Width: W: 9.2″
    Length: L: 59.6"
    Thickness: T: 12 mm
    (50)

    Yaletown AC5 Waterproof Laminate Flooring - Homer Gray

    15987814

    $399 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $519 / sq ft
    23% OFF
  • 15275824 1 Victoria Waterproof Laminate Flooring — Light Roast
    On Sale
    Best Seller
    Width: W: 7.67″
    Length: L: 47.8"
    Thickness: T: 10 mm
    (16)

    Victoria Waterproof Laminate Flooring - Light Roast

    15275824

    $299 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $519 / sq ft
    42% OFF
  • 15275687 00 pdp 5c252445 3e5d 4aad b0f4 e72fa77a040c Kona Collection AC5 Waterproof Laminate Flooring — Pearl
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.7″
    Length: L: 47.8"
    Thickness: T: 14 mm
    (12)

    Kona Collection AC5 Waterproof Laminate Flooring - Pearl

    15275687

    $459 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $510 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • 15274228 00 pdp 109c7201 afb9 4955 a35f 536d6dd5f669 Sensational Water Resistant AC6 Laminate Flooring — Mauna Loa
    Width: W: 9.69″
    Length: L: 70"
    Thickness: T: 10 mm
    (51)

    Sensational Water Resistant AC6 Laminate Flooring - Mauna Loa

    15274228

    $445 / sq ft
  • Laminate 14mm 15275647 greigenatural web d web af128e43 fd97 4790 b7ec ea031c865eb2 Lamton Waterproof Laminate - 14mm Collection — Greige Natural
    On Sale
    Width: W: 6.0″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 14 mm
    (6)

    Lamton Waterproof Laminate - 14mm Collection - Greige Natural

    15275647

    $295 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $433 / sq ft
    32% OFF
  • 15237235 00 pdp 4e399e04 397b 4ca3 b40f 17f0115ed163 Long Length 12mm Formosa Collection — Polar Champagne
    Limited Offer
    Width: W: 8.0″
    Length: L: 72"
    Thickness: T: 12 mm
    (53)

    Long Length 12mm Formosa Collection - Polar Champagne

    15237235

    $229 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $318 / sq ft
    28% OFF
  • Yaletown loftwhitewash 15128 3 sw d f2d1def5 2fc0 42b7 bbad b2956e6da707 Yaletown AC5 Waterproof Laminate Flooring — Loft Whitewash
    New
    Width: W: 9.2″
    Length: L: 59.6"
    Thickness: T: 12 mm
    (50)

    Yaletown AC5 Waterproof Laminate Flooring - Loft Whitewash

    15987815

    $399 / sq ft
  • 15275825 1 Victoria Waterproof Laminate Flooring — Otter
    On Sale
    Best Seller
    Width: W: 7.67″
    Length: L: 47.8"
    Thickness: T: 10 mm
    (16)

    Victoria Waterproof Laminate Flooring - Otter

    15275825

    $299 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $519 / sq ft
    42% OFF
  • 15275688 00 pdp 8ae21a44 d8f9 422e 9f69 71db6e68fa24 Kona Collection AC5 Waterproof Laminate Flooring — Chestnut
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.7″
    Length: L: 47.8"
    Thickness: T: 14 mm
    (12)

    Kona Collection AC5 Waterproof Laminate Flooring - Chestnut

    15275688

    $459 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $510 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • 15274229 00 pdp 67e3fb79 8bd1 4d83 8fa9 abed24ba80c5 Sensational Water Resistant AC6 Laminate Flooring — Caldera
    Width: W: 9.69″
    Length: L: 70"
    Thickness: T: 10 mm
    (51)

    Sensational Water Resistant AC6 Laminate Flooring - Caldera

    15274229

    $445 / sq ft
  • Laminate 4mmcollection 15275647 cloudgray web e 129cd9d6 eab1 4606 9c3c 35b5334c678e Lamton Waterproof Laminate - 14mm Collection — Cloud Gray
    On Sale
    Width: W: 6.0″
    Length: L: 48"
    Thickness: T: 14 mm
    (6)

    Lamton Waterproof Laminate - 14mm Collection - Cloud Gray

    15275648

    $295 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $433 / sq ft
    32% OFF
  • 15237239 00 pdp 0d1805c5 0b5d 4631 aeb6 d635f65daf65 Long Length 12mm Formosa Collection — Modest Brown
    On Sale
    Width: W: 8.0″
    Length: L: 72"
    Thickness: T: 12 mm
    (53)

    Long Length 12mm Formosa Collection - Modest Brown

    15237239

    $279 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $318 / sq ft
    12% OFF
  • Yaletown mainlandoak 15128 6 sw b 597f2e9f b206 4b0b b46b a7e8d6aa283c Yaletown AC5 Waterproof Laminate Flooring — Mainland Oak
    New
    Width: W: 9.2″
    Length: L: 59.6"
    Thickness: T: 12 mm
    (50)

    Yaletown AC5 Waterproof Laminate Flooring - Mainland Oak

    15987816

    $399 / sq ft
  • 15275826 3 Victoria Waterproof Laminate Flooring — Mellow
    On Sale
    Best Seller
    Width: W: 7.67″
    Length: L: 47.8"
    Thickness: T: 10 mm
    (16)

    Victoria Waterproof Laminate Flooring - Mellow

    15275826

    $299 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $519 / sq ft
    42% OFF
  • 15275689 00 pdp 9b89f1f3 866b 4c90 b4ee 51e61c3d04e8 Kona Collection AC5 Waterproof Laminate Flooring — Brass
    On Sale
    Width: W: 7.7″
    Length: L: 47.8"
    Thickness: T: 14 mm
    (12)

    Kona Collection AC5 Waterproof Laminate Flooring - Brass

    15275689

    $459 / sq ft
    Retail Price: $510 / sq ft
    10% OFF
  • 15274230 00 pdp 038bcec6 9af7 4975 9f08 653b0894107e Sensational Water Resistant AC6 Laminate Flooring — Glacier Peak
    Width: W: 9.69″
    Length: L: 70"
    Thickness: T: 10 mm
    (51)

    Sensational Water Resistant AC6 Laminate Flooring - Glacier Peak

    15274230

    $445 / sq ft

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is laminate flooring?
Laminate flooring is a multi-layer synthetic product that mimics the look of hardwood, stone, or tile through a high-resolution photographic layer sealed beneath a clear protective wear layer. Beneath the image layer is a dense fiberboard core that provides structure and stability. Laminate is one of the most popular flooring options for homeowners who want the aesthetic of hardwood at a more accessible price point, with better resistance to scratches and fading than real wood in many cases.
How does laminate flooring compare to hardwood?
Laminate costs significantly less than hardwood, installs more easily, and resists scratches and fading better in high-traffic or sun-exposed spaces. The tradeoff is that laminate cannot be refinished -- once the wear layer is gone, the floor needs to be replaced. Hardwood adds more long-term resale value, has a more authentic look and feel underfoot, and can be sanded and refinished multiple times over its lifetime. For budget-conscious projects or rental properties, laminate is a strong performer. For long-term investment in a primary residence, hardwood remains the premium choice.
How does laminate flooring compare to luxury vinyl plank?
Laminate and LVP look similar but differ in key ways. Most standard laminate has a fiberboard core that swells when exposed to moisture, making it unsuitable for wet areas. LVP is 100% waterproof throughout. LVP also tends to be softer and quieter underfoot. However, laminate often looks more realistic than LVP at the same price point due to its embossed texture and photographic layer technology, and it typically offers better dent resistance. For dry living spaces, laminate competes well. For kitchens, bathrooms, or basements, waterproof laminate or LVP is the safer choice.
What AC rating should I look for in laminate flooring?
The AC (Abrasion Class) rating measures a laminate floor's resistance to wear and is the most important durability spec to check. AC1 and AC2 are rated for light residential use in low-traffic rooms. AC3 is the standard for general residential use and handles everyday family traffic well. AC4 is rated for heavy residential and light commercial use, making it a good choice for entryways, living rooms, and kitchens. AC5 is commercial grade. For most homes, AC3 is the minimum to look for and AC4 is worth the modest step up in price.
Is laminate flooring easy to install?
Yes. Most laminate flooring uses a click-lock system that makes it one of the more DIY-friendly flooring formats available. Planks float over the subfloor without nails or glue and can be installed over most existing hard surfaces. The main requirements are a flat, clean subfloor and proper underlayment. Maintaining consistent expansion gaps around the perimeter of the room is critical -- skipping this step is the most common cause of laminate buckling after installation.
How do I maintain laminate flooring?
Sweep or vacuum regularly to keep grit off the surface, as fine particles act like sandpaper on the wear layer over time. Clean with a slightly damp mop and a laminate-safe cleaner -- never use excess water, steam mops, or oil-based cleaners, which can cause swelling and damage the finish. Wipe up spills promptly. Use furniture pads and entry mats in high-traffic areas. Laminate cannot be refinished, so protecting the wear layer through consistent maintenance is the most important thing you can do to extend the floor's life.
Can I try laminate flooring samples before I buy?
Yes. BuildDirect offers free samples so you can evaluate color, texture, and finish in your actual space before placing a full order. Laminate products vary significantly in emboss depth and realism, and those details are much easier to assess in person than on a screen. Order a few options and compare them side by side in the room before making a final decision.

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