Why Choose Laminate Flooring in Melbourne?
Laminate flooring has remained a go-to option for Melbourne homes and businesses for a number of reasons:
- Affordability. Laminate flooring prices sit well below solid hardwood and most engineered options, making it ideal for budget-conscious renovations
- Durability. Scratch, dent and fade resistant, laminate stands up well to heavy foot traffic, kids, and everyday household life
- Easy maintenance. No sanding, polishing or oiling required; regular sweeping and the occasional damp mop keep it looking sharp
- Versatility. Installs over most existing flooring, and suits almost any room in the house
- Consistency. Because it's manufactured rather than milled from natural boards, colour and grain patterns stay uniform from board to board
- Style range. From timber laminate flooring finishes that mimic oak and blackbutt through to bold contemporary tones
Where Laminate Flooring Works Best
Laminate flooring is a strong all-rounder, but it particularly suits:
- Living areas and bedrooms
- Rental properties
- Family homes
- Budget renovations
- Offices and low-moisture commercial fit-outs
As with any floating floor, laminate isn't recommended for bathrooms, laundries or other high-moisture areas, since sustained water exposure can damage the core layer. If moisture resistance is a priority for a wet area or busy household, our team can talk you through our hybrid flooring range instead, which offers a similar style with greater water tolerance.
12mm Laminate Flooring: Why Thickness Matters
Thickness plays a big role in how laminate flooring performs. Our 12mm laminate flooring range offers a noticeably firmer underfoot feel, better sound damping, and greater long-term durability compared to thinner 7-8mm boards.
While thinner laminate can suit tight budgets, 12mm laminate flooring is our recommendation for busy households, high-traffic areas, and anyone wanting a floor that feels closer to genuine solid orengineered timber flooring underfoot.
Installation: Floating Floors Made Simple
Most laminate flooring is installed as a floating floor, meaning the boards click together and "float" above the subfloor rather than being nailed or glued down. This makes it faster to install, suitable over most existing hard flooring, and easier to lay in a way that allows natural expansion and contraction with temperature changes. Ourfloating floorboard installation service ensures your laminate is laid correctly, with the right underlay, expansion gaps and finishing trims.
Caring for Your Laminate Floor
One of laminate's biggest advantages is how little maintenance it needs:
- Sweep or vacuum regularly to remove grit before it scratches the surface
- Wipe up spills promptly with a clean, damp cloth (avoid flooding the floor with water)
- Use a well-rung damp mop for routine cleaning, never a steam mop
- Avoid abrasive cleaners, steel wool, scouring powders, or wax and polish products
- Place mats at entryways and felt pads under furniture legs to reduce grit and scuffing
- Keep pet claws trimmed to avoid scratches and gouges
Unlike solid timber, laminate can't be sanded back and refinished, but individual damaged boards can often be replaced without pulling up the whole floor, which keeps long-term costs down.
Laminate Flooring Prices
Laminate flooring prices in Melbourne typically range from around $20 to $80 per square metre, depending on board thickness, finish quality and brand. Thicker boards, such as our 12mm laminate flooring range, generally sit toward the higher end of that scale but deliver better durability, sound insulation and underfoot comfort in return.
We provide fixed, transparent quotes with no hidden extras, provided within 24 hours of enquiry. We also offer custom samples so you can see and feel the exact laminate floorboards in your own space before committing, as well as cost-competitive options for every budget.
Our Laminate Flooring Range
At Victorian Designer Floors, our timber laminate flooring Melbourne range centres on two core collections: Lamwood Excellence and Lamwood Extreme, available across a variety of colours, finishes and thicknesses, including our popular 12mm laminate flooring options. Whichever collection suits your space, every board is backed by our team's product knowledge and our commitment to fair, honest advice.
If laminate isn't quite the right fit for your project, we also stockengineered timber flooring,hybrid flooring, solid hardwood, and statement styles likeherringbone flooring, so you can compare your options with one supplier and one point of contact.
Get a Quote on Laminate Flooring Today
With over 20 years in the industry and 10,000+ completed projects, Victorian Designer Floors is one of Melbourne's most trusted names in laminate flooring supply and installation. Browse our laminate flooring online, request custom samples, or speak with our team for a fixed quote within 24 hours.