The reason why laminate floors become increasingly popular over the last a few years is because they offer you the look and feel of real wood for a fraction of the cost. In the past, people worry about using laminate floors for high traffic areas such as the kitchen and bathroom. However, the latest technology in laminate floors make them highly scratch and water resistant as well. Installing laminate floors hence become a good option for kitchen and bathroom these days. Installation is pretty easy with no mess. A lot of the laminate floors can be installed with an easy click-in system. A lot of customers even choose to install laminate floors themselves.