Those who are looking for flooring options for their home can dump the carpeting and choose oak floors for a great deal of their home floors as this will be more economical in the long run as well as more attractive. For the kitchens and baths, however, it is wise to choose a material that will withstand moisture, heat and water that can make oak floors warp. For these rooms, it is best to use laminate flooring that looks just like wood flooring although is a lot more durable and easier to keep clean. You can install laminate flooring on your own when you have all the right materials, that can usually be purchased along with the flooring, and take a look at the directions for installation. If you would rather learn by watching, there are videos you can watch that will show you step by step how to lay down laminate flooring.