A floating floor is as multilayer flooring that’s floats above the existing floor or subfloor. Floating refers to the installation of the flooring, rather than the flooring material itself.
#3 Flooring types of floating floors.
Luxury Vinyl Plank

Luxury vinyl plank offers the widest array of design options and its relatively affordable.
LVP is installed by snapping the flooring pieces together using what is known as the click and lock method.
Engineered Hardwood

Engineered hardwood is a decorative surface layer of the hardwood glued to a core layer of plywood and works well as a floating floor.
Is also commonly installed by stapling gluing the flooring to the subfloor.
Laminate

Laminate floating floors are great for homes that experience wide ranges of humidity, as the material and installation method allow for the flooring to expand and contract without buckling. Laminate floating floors are installed by gluing the decorative layer to the core layer and then locking each flooring piece together.
Advantages of Floating Floors
- Environmentally friendly. Less material is used to make and install floating floors, making them better for the environment.
- Affordable. Floating floor types are typically less expensive than flooring that requires nail- or glue-in installation (non-floating floors).
Disadvantages of Floating Floors
- Can’t be refinished. While floating floors may be easy to replace, they can’t be refinished or repainted as easily as a solid hardwood floor.
- Not as long-lasting. Floating flooring types may cost less in the beginning but require replacement and/or updates earlier.
Pricing
Floating flooring are often less expensive than traditional nail-down or glue-down flooring, but the price varies depending on the quality of the material.
The average cost of floating flooring that we sale:
- Luxury vinyl plank: $2-$6 per square foot
- Engineered hardwood: $2-$6 per square foot
- Laminate: $2-$5 per square foot