I have laminate in my sewing/craft room (was my son's bedroom before he left the nest). I LOVE it. It was whatever brand Lowe's carries -- 98 cents a foot. Very easy to install. I did it myself. It is so easy to care for. I have an office chair from IKEA that has wheels. I can push back from the sewing machine and turn around and the iron is right there. A few rolls to the right and I'm able to get to the cutting table. I thought maybe that was too lazy but it's fun scooting along on the smooth floor and I feel like I can work on projects so much more efficiently.