Laminate Floor Finishes
When you shop at O'Krent Floors in San Antonio, TX, you'll find laminate floors in a range of textures, finishes, and patterns. Below are some of the most popular styles we offer in our showroom.
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Smooth Laminate Flooring
Laminate floors without a texture are smooth with a polished look, designed to look like polished hardwood plank, marble, or ceramic tile. The sleek finish of smooth laminate flooring is perfect for homeowners renovating their Contemporary or Modern San Antonio property, and is particularly stunning in homes with Mediterranean or Spanish Colonial aesthetics when mimicking classic polished stone tile. For the San Antonio climate, the smooth surface feels cooler underfoot and is incredibly easy to clean, making it a hygienic choice in humid conditions. Use this style for a high-end, clean appearance that enhances light reflection and brightens your interior spaces.
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Embossed Laminate
Featuring a pressed pattern which lends the texture of natural wood grain to your floors, Embossed in Register (EIR) laminate is a highly popular style that aligns the textured grain perfectly with the printed visual layer for a remarkably authentic feel. Embossed laminate is an ideal choice for the Hill Country Rustic and Traditional San Antonio homes, blending seamlessly with native stone and wood elements. Unlike natural hardwood, this laminate texture provides enhanced slip resistance, a valuable safety feature in a region prone to summer storms. Furthermore, the subtly textured surface helps disguise the fine dust and dirt often tracked in from the arid regional landscape, maintaining a beautiful appearance with less cleaning.
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Hand-Scraped Laminate
Designed to resemble antique wood looks and sold in a variety of colors, hand-scraped laminate flooring is well-suited to homes with retro or vintage-inspired designs. The deep, irregular grooves and chiseled edges perfectly capture the character and warmth of historical, custom-crafted floors. Use this robust, distressed texture as a fantastic match for Traditional and Farmhouse styles popular in San Antonio and surrounding areas. In high-traffic homes, the inherent variations and deep texture of hand-scraped laminate planks are superior at camouflaging wear, scuffs, and minor impact damage that comes with active families. You receive supreme durability for long-term enjoyment in our demanding South Texas climate.
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Laminate Gloss Levels
The gloss level of your laminate floor will vary depending on the product you choose. High gloss floors offer a shiny look, while low gloss floors provide more of a matte look. Low gloss matte floors help hide small scratches that may occur throughout the lifespan of your laminate floors. For San Antonio homeowners, the choice often depends on the design and practical considerations. High gloss laminate works best for formal or Modern homes, but low gloss matte laminate finishes are a practical favorite for rustic designs and high-sun exposure areas. Matte finishes minimize the glare and harsh light reflections caused by the intense South Texas sun, while also being more effective at concealing footprints in busy households and dust common to the hot, dry climate.
