Laminate flooring installation in Stuart, FL

Laminate flooring uses a high-resolution wood image under a hard, clear wear layer, on top of a fiberboard core. It costs less than hardwood, resists scratches well and installs as a floating floor, which makes it a good fit for bedrooms, living areas and rentals.

Laminate was one of the first floors Face of Wood installed when the company started in 2007. We install it throughout Stuart, Palm City, Jensen Beach, Hobe Sound and nearby Treasure Coast towns.

Flooring installation in progress by Face of Wood

Laminate, LVP or wood?

  • Laminate is harder on the surface than vinyl and often looks closer to real wood, but standard laminate does not like standing water. Water-resistant lines are available for kitchens.
  • Luxury vinyl plank is waterproof and the better pick for bathrooms and laundry rooms.
  • Hardwood and engineered wood cost more but can be sanded and refinished later.

You can compare samples of each side by side at our Stuart showroom.

How we install laminate

  1. Remove old carpet, tile or flooring and haul it away
  2. Check the slab or subfloor and level low and high spots
  3. Lay a moisture barrier and underlayment
  4. Install the planks with expansion space at the edges
  5. Finish with baseboards or quarter round and transitions between rooms

Laminate flooring questions

Is laminate a good choice in Florida?

Yes for most dry living spaces, as long as it goes over a moisture barrier on concrete. For bathrooms and laundry rooms, luxury vinyl plank is the safer choice.

Can laminate be refinished?

No. The wear layer cannot be sanded. Damaged planks are replaced individually instead.

Where we work

Our showroom is at 1786 NW Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL 34994, open Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. We install floors across Martin County, including Stuart, Palm City, Jensen Beach, Hobe Sound and Port Salerno, and in nearby Port St. Lucie, Jupiter, Juno Beach, Tequesta and Palm Beach Gardens. See the full service area.

Call (772) 600-4814 for a free estimate.

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