Slate Laminate Flooring Brings the Look of Stone to Your Home
Slate is metamorphic rock material that is typically found along coastlines all over the world and has been a popular choice for decorative and practical uses over the centuries. Slate flooring is marked by a variety of earthy colors including different shades of purple, green, orange and beige that make each tile unique.
You can simulate the look of real slate with slate laminate flooring. Slate laminate flooring is easier to install and maintain and provides more warmth than real slate; however, it is more vulnerable to moisture and staining. Another thing to keep in mind is that, unlike natural slate flooring, laminate flooring will not add significantly to the value of your home. If you decide that slate laminate flooring is right for your home, you will have several product lines to choose from.
Inhaus Supreme Senses provides an ultra realistic, upscale natural slate look. It has an 8 mm thickness, has an AC4 rating and comes with a 40 year residential warranty. Learn more in this product video by BestLaminate.net:
DuPont Real Touch Elite Bronze Random Slate Laminate Flooring mimics the natural randomness of natural slate. It has an embossed in register surface and is easy to install. The planks have an attached 2 mm noise-reducing foam underlayment, measure 15.47″ wide by 46.5″ long and can be installed over both concrete and wooden subfloors. This flooring is priced at $3.97 per square foot at Home Depot. The Real Touch Elite product line also comes in Black Slate and Amber Random Slate.
SwiftLock Sierra Slate Laminate Flooring features a high-density core, a glueless locking mechanism and a 25 year warranty. The planks are 8 mm thick with a durable AC3 wear rating and measure 13″ wide by 51.5″ long. This flooring is priced at approximateley $2.00 per square foot at Lowe’s.
The Mannington Coordinations Collection product line is available in Canyon Slate. The 7 mm planks have a satin finish and measure 7.56″ wide by 50.63″ long. It has a retail price of $7.30 per square foot but can be found at online retailers at $2.81 per square foot.
