Laminate
Nebraska’s Largest Selection of In-Stock Laminate Flooring in Omaha, Lincoln & Sioux Falls
At Carpet Land, we carry hundreds of laminate styles from realistic wood-look planks to stone-inspired tiles at prices built for every budget. Whether you’re updating a single room or outfitting an entire home, our laminate experts will help you find the perfect fit.
Call or visit one of our flooring showrooms to explore our full laminate collection and get hands-on with real samples. Get personalized recommendations from our team on the best laminate floors for your lifestyle, subfloor, and space.
Looking for beauty that’s both durable and budget-friendly?
Look no further than laminate floors from Carpet Land!
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What Homeowners Are Saying
They pushed off initial install by 2 weeks because pieces were broken, even though the tile arrived at their store over a week before initial install date.
Once they did come to install (showed up at 4PM instead of 8AM like expected), they tore up out existing tile (almost the full 1st floor) and only then we found out we had the wrong tile. They claimed it was ordered correct but sent to them incorrect, when they should have checked that it was correct before sending it to my house and having someone rip up the floor.
While waiting for the correct tile (see pictures attached of how our house was left for over a week) I spoke to the owner, Mike, on the phone multiple times, each time he acted like I was bothering him and was very short. I couldn't get any sort of refund for this major mistake until I physically went to the store. The only reason they agreed to refund me (which I haven't seen deposited into my account in 2 weeks) was because their supplier gave them a discount. The only discount I received was an insulting 3% of our total cost! Mike completely refused to take responsibility for this mess. If my wife and I didn't notice it was the wrong tile, they would have installed it and then had to come back, tear out again, and install the correct stuff, so we basically saved them money. Even if you ordered it right, you should have some process to verify it's correct before sending it to the customer!
When tile did arrive, we found out after a day that they didn't order enough (even though they did come measure ahead of time), and we would have to wait even longer.
When the final batch of tile showed up, they dragged out the install process and only agreed to finish it in 2 days (they only had a couple hours of work to do the 2nd day) because I demanded they finished it immediately.
All in all, this was a 3 week disaster where we had no stove, our fridge was completely out of place, no toilet on our main floor because of this, and they had to come uninstall/reinstall our laundry 4 times due to different delays.
To cap it all off, on the last day, a couple of the workers stole a couple cans of pop from us! Yes it's only a couple cans of pop which cost $1 at most, but it's the principle of it. If I walked into a grocery store and grabbed a pop then left, wouldn't that be stealing?
Horrible HORRIBLE experience. They've lost a customer for life.
Where Laminate Works Best
Laminate flooring is a great fit for areas where you want the look of wood with easy day to day upkeep and dependable durability. It performs especially well in living rooms, hallways, bedrooms, and home offices, and many water resistant options also work well in kitchens and entryways. For bathrooms or spaces with frequent standing water, ask a Carpet Land flooring expert about the best waterproof options for that room.
The Flooring Layers
Laminate is the result of fusing a combination of wood-based materials, layered on top of one another in the shape of a plank or tile designed to look and feel like natural wood, stone or ceramic materials. The most common makeup includes four main layers:
- A surface wear layer for protection against most common forms of damage
- A photographic decorative layer featuring a wood or tile design
- A high-density core layer for strength & stability makes up most of the plank
- A bottom backing layer for balance, moisture protection and underlayment
Which is better: Hardwood or Laminate?
Hardwood has long been sought after for its beauty, durability, and the value it can add to a home. Nowadays, to help with the affordability of home construction and sales, waterproof laminate flooring is being substituted for wood’s warm, natural charm. At Carpet Land, we offer both options, which we recommend to different customers based on their specific needs. Here’s how these two types of flooring stack up against one another:
HARDWOOD
- Made from natural, harvested trees
- Scratches, moisture damage and wear are common, but add value & character
- Can be refinished many times via sanding out imperfections
LAMINATE
- Made from composite wood materials
- Resists scratches, moisture and wear, all while being easy to clean
- Snaps together easily for DIY projects
Styles of Laminate Flooring
Laminate is an affordable way to get the look of the wood or tile flooring you’ve been dreaming of. At Carpet Land, you’ll find a variety of plank and tile sizes and styles that look and feel just like natural wood, stone or ceramic tile, which can be installed with or without adhesive.
We offer smooth and hand-scraped wood textures in wide or thin planks, so you can make a statement with your new laminate floors!
For more information about the many styles and brands we carry, such as Shaw Floors, visit a Carpet Land showroom today and chat with a flooring expert.
Waterproof and Water Resistant Laminate, What to Know
Not all laminate is the same. Some laminate floors are built with water resistant protection, and some lines are designed to be waterproof for everyday spills when cleaned up promptly. The best choice depends on the room, the subfloor, and how much moisture the space is likely to see, and our team can help you compare options before you buy.
Laminate Floors Installation
To pick the right type of flooring for a room, it is important to understand how the room will be used. In many cases, homeowners use laminate floors for bedrooms and kitchens.