Laminate flooring is a compressed fiberboard plank, covered by a photographic image of wood, stone or tile and a protective overlay.

1.It's economical and has reasonable lasting warranties owing to surface treatment.
2.Click-lock designs are simple to install.
3.A wide variety of imitations of natural materials is available.

Anywhere; Living areas, studies and playrooms. Some products include a waterproof core, and manufacturers claim they are suitable for bathrooms and kitchens.

Each floorboard consists of three or four layers of wood, glued together at right angles to create a plank around 14mm thick. It has a real wood veneer of around 4mm thick on top, which means it can be sanded back and treated to restore the original finish if it becomes scuffed, worn or damaged.

Each board is made from a single piece of wood, typically 18-20mm thick. It is usually fitted using tongue-and-groove. All types of wood have a hardness score, which indicates how easily they can be damaged, dented or worn by everyday wear and tear. Solid wood flooring can be sanded back to restore the finish – the number of times is determined by how deep the tongue is set from the top of the board.

As far as pros; It looks fabulous, provided installed correctly, else; solid wood swells in damp conditions and shrinks in dry ones and is the most difficult (out of the three types of flooring) to install.