Laminate Tile Flooring

Laminate flooring comes in three basic iterations: wood, stone, and tile. The composition in either case is particle board with a photographic layer on top; it's just the look of the flooring that changes.

So, when you get down to it, there really is no such thing as laminate tile flooring. In many cases, you'll find that you're dealing not with typical tile shapes (i.e., 12"x12") but with long planks visually divided into 3 or 4 "tile" sizes.

The good thing is that laminate tile flooring has, in a visual sense, come to more closely resemble tile. Not only that, laminate tile floor provides a softer surface for walking and standing during long periods.

The downside is that real tile--ceramic, porcelain, natural stone--stands up well to water; laminate tile floor does not.

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Essential Facts - Laminate Tile Flooring

Not Real Tile: It's laminate floor made to look like tile. Plank or Tile: You will find laminate tile flooring in squares (i.e., 15.5" x 15.5") or in long planks comprised of three or four tile shapes. Click, Not Mortar: Real ceramic tile installation takes expertise. Laminate tile flooring installation is 100% (no mortar) and the pieces typically click together. Stone or Ceramic: You'll find a lot of natural stone looks (travertine, marble, etc.) or simply finishes that aim to look like ceramic tile.