Laminate Flooring in Madison, WI

Most people looking at laminate ask us the same thing first. Should I just get vinyl plank instead? It’s a fair question. Here’s how we help you answer it.

Why People Choose Laminate

Laminate has come a long way. Today’s planks have a printed wood look with real texture pressed in. Most guests won’t guess it isn’t wood.

It’s tough on top. The wear layer stands up to dog nails, toys and sliding chairs. It resists scratches better than most hardwood.

It’s a practical choice. You get a wood look across a whole main floor. That can leave room in the plan for the rest of your project.

And it’s easy to live with. Sweep it, vacuum it, damp mop once in a while. No sanding and no refinishing.

Laminate or Vinyl Plank? It Comes Down to Water.

This is the question almost everyone asks. The two look alike on the showroom floor. They’re built very differently.

• Laminate has a core made from wood fibers. It feels firm and solid underfoot. It usually holds up better to scratches. That core doesn’t like standing water, though. If water sits in the seams, the edges can swell.
• Luxury vinyl plank is plastic all the way through. The planks are waterproof. Water can still get under them and into the subfloor. It’s the safer pick for basements, laundry rooms, and full bathrooms.

So the room decides. Laminate is a great fit for living rooms, bedrooms, and upstairs spaces. Where water is a real risk, we’ll steer you to vinyl plank and tell you why. Here’s a longer comparison.

What We Carry

We carry laminate from Mohawk, Shaw, and Mannington. Those are the names you’ve heard of.

• AC rating tells you how tough the top layer is. AC3 is made for everyday family life at home. AC4 is a step up. It’s built for busy homes, big dogs, and light commercial spaces.
• Water-resistant laminate handles everyday spills better than older laminate did. Some newer lines are sold as waterproof on the surface for a set number of hours. That covers a spilled glass or a wet boot. It doesn’t cover a leak or a flood. We’ll tell you what the product you pick can really handle.
• Looks run from light natural oak to soft gray to deep hickory and walnut tones. Wide, long planks are popular right now.
• Texture matters more than you’d think. On many lines the grain you feel lines up with the grain you see. That’s what makes it look real up close.

Come see it at the showroom on South Stoughton Road. Or tell us what you’re thinking and we’ll bring samples to your house.

Why Harmony

We’ve been doing floors in Madison since 2009. The thing customers thank us for most isn’t the floor. It’s that one person stays with them the whole way.

The person who comes out to measure is the same person who orders your floor. That person lines up the installers and checks the finished work. They pick up the phone if something’s not right. You never get bounced to another department. We don’t have one.

Financing options are available.