There are often different names for products that are the same, and in the world of flooring, this is very common. Floating floor is a term used very often, and while it can apply to a number of finishes and types of wood, generally it means the same thing. Before mistaking one term for the other, it’s better to know what each means, and where the term floating floor actually applies.
What is a Floating Floor?
The term floating floor pertains to flooring that does not need to be nailed or glued down to the sub flooring underneath. In actuality, the term refers to the method in which the floor is installed, however can also be synonymous with laminate flooring, engineered hardwood, and other flooring that is not wood. Some brands such as Armstrong, provide a type of engineered hardwood that can be coined as a floating floor, given its ability to ‘click’ together in place.
Other types of floating floors can be linked to laminate, ceramic, tile and as mentioned above, engineered hardwood. Due to the ease of installation, these types of flooring options can cost less, but do not bring back the value that you’d find in something like a solid floor. In short, it is an easier way to achieve the look you desire in your home.
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