Laminate Floors - Oak

Get the Authentic Look of Wood with Oak Laminate Flooring

Oak laminate floors are gaining popularity as more and more homeowners are looking for alternatives to hardwood which is beautiful, but for many people are not ideal because it can be quite difficult to install, expensive, and depending on the type of wood that you choose, may not be very durable. Oak laminate flooring on the other hand can be very simple to install, is very durable, is relatively affordable, and yet provides the beauty of authentic wood floors to any home.

Oak laminated flooring is a great choice, because who doesn't love the rich colors that oak flooring can provide? If you want to create a warm feel in your home that welcomes all visitors, oak is the perfect option. Oak can come in very natural colors, honey shades, and even with deeper almost cherry coloration. Oak, as laminate, is durable and can add a dramatic element to the home, while remaining classy and sophisticated.

Three of the better known oak laminate floor brands are Westhollow, BHK, and Quick Step. There are many more brands, and these are just three very reputable companies that offer a wide selection in oak laminate in their flooring collections. You'd have to browse through the selections of each company to decide which is the right one for you but here is some introductory information to help you get started.

Westhollow Flooring offers some beautiful laminate oak floors from their Heritage Collection. "Cathedral French Oak" is stunning and is very affordable at around $2.30 per sq foot. It's a medium tone laminate flooring that would be great in an entry way, a staircase, or even a dining room or living room. Another wonderful oak laminate from the same range "Barn Milled Oak". The cost is about the same as the French Oak, but the color is much different and gives the consumer a great idea of how different each oak laminate could be.

Quick Step has become a popular provider of oak laminated floors in recent years because of their style, affordability, and ease of use. One of the most stunning of the Quick Step laminate oak offerings is their "Natural Oak" product, which usually retails for about $2.20 a square ft. In contrast to Natural Oak is the "Dark Oak" option, which is gorgeous but much deeper in color. These floors from Quick Step can be used throughout the whole home, but some of their options with beveled edges are great for a decorative touch in entry ways and even in living areas.

Another reputable manufacturer of oak laminate is BHK. "Select Oak" is one of the more popular choices from their "It's a Snap" range as it encompasses everything that oak flooring should be. A rich color, very durable, yet easy installation are the features of this flooring. Prices for this flooring usually about $2.30 a sq ft. Also offered by BHK is their beautiful "Natural Oak", which is part of their Moderna Lifestyle collection. This is a natural oak look, but is striking, and surprisingly affordable with prices starting around $1.91 a square foot.

An oak laminate floor will be a great addition to your home as it will instantly warm your living spaces. Laminate is certainly a better choice over real hardwood as it is typically more affordable, easier to install, and will hold up well in high traffic areas, whereas hard wooden flooring often needs to be polished and buffed to withstand high traffic and preserve its look. So if you are thinking of installing an oak floor, and don't want the usual bother of real wood, think laminate!