The term floating floor sounds almost ethereal, as if it were describing a walkway into the clouds, or perhaps a promenade leading out to sea. In fact, it is simply a way of describing any hard floor that is installed without being stuck to the existing floor or subfloor in your home.
Laminate is the classic example of a floating floor, but what does this term mean and why is it important to know when you are purchasing your new floor?
In a floating floor application the planks or tiles are directly joined, usually with a click system. This construction gives the floor its structure, removing any need to adhere it to the subfloor.