One of the greatest advantages of laminate flooring is the sheer selection of different patterns you can have on it. While real wood flooring comes in one look that is, wood laminate can have almost anything on it. It is, after all, just a picture printed on a piece of fibreboard, and its not difficult to get photos of different materials, even very exotic ones.
Wood effect floors are obviously the most popular, but they dont necessarily have to be natural-looking wood. Many people go for wood-effect floors in odd colours, such as blue or black, or ones that fit together to make a big picture that would never occur in nature.
After wood patterns, the second most popular thing to have on laminate is stone. Stone-pattern laminate can be surprisingly convincing if it is well printed and put together, and gives your home a great old castle look and feel. You dont get the uneven surface of stone, but then again many people see that as an advantage over real stone and the floor doesnt get really cold in the winter, either!
Ceramic is another popular option, especially when it has been fitted with a damp-proof membrane for use in bathrooms and kitchens. It...