Laminate Flooring Market Study: Products are better, worries are few and installation is a snap
The results of our new survey suggest that Mohawk's enthusiasm for laminate flooring is well founded. Overwhelmingly, retailer/contractors told us they view laminate as a profit-making, worry-free product area that continues to grow, yet requires a relatively small amount of selling space at retail. Those participating in National Floor Trends' Laminate Flooring Market Study indicated that the category is gaining ground on the strength of better quality products that are esthetically appealing and much easier to install.
While laminate flooring may still draw a few complaints about the "hollow sound" it makes when walked on or the perception that it is susceptible to scratches, it is increasingly clear that manufacturers have worked to make the product more appealing and more accessible. Specifically, laminate pieces that snap together have rendered glue-down products all but obsolete.