After spending time renovating the inside of your home, you may now be thinking of adding a clean look to your patio. A great place to start is with the flooring material you choose. Most people opt for hardwood flooring when building or remodelling a patio. However, hardwood is costly and may require regular maintenance.
There's an option that provides similar warmth, comfort and durability to your outdoor space. Laminated flooring is a manufactured floor that essentially imitates the appearance of hardwood floors.
Laminated floors for outdoor use
You may be wondering why you should install laminated floors outside your home. Most homeowners prefer laminate for their living rooms, bedrooms and gaming rooms. However, many of the benefits of laminate also translate outdoors.
Not only can this material be sealed to prevent water damage, but it is also installed as a floating floor that's comfortable to walk on. Here's why laminated flooring is a good option for the outdoors and how you can make it fit seamlessly in your outdoor space.
1. Laminate resembles real wood
In appearance, laminate resembles authentic wooden floors, and anything else you would like it to resemble. The beauty of laminated flooring is that it can be imprinted with a picture of many different materials. You can even have them look like concrete floors from afar. No one would know until they step on them and realise that they're actually floating floors.
If you're looking to recreate the warmth, comfort and timelessness of hardwood, laminate comes close to getting the job done.
2. They last for up to 25 years
A top concern for patios is the quality and durability of materials used. Your patio will undergo a heavy beating from the sun, wind, rain and snow (if applicable). Laminate stands resilient to outdoor weather conditions when properly sealed. It can easily withstand multiple weather elements for 10–15 years, while high-end laminate lasts for up to 25 years.
Once you install your patio, you won't have to worry about floor replacement for a very long time.
3. A comfortable feeling
Your patio should be an area of comfort and relaxation. What better way of achieving this goal than by adding a floating floor? Laminated floors are installed on soft foam, so they feel amazing to walk on. Whether preparing an outdoor barbecue or having drinks on a cool and calm night, laminated floors remind your feet that it's time to relax.