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 Laminate flooring is becoming the alternative of choice for homeowners looking for good looks, durability and affordability.
Laminate Construction
Essentially, all laminate floors are composed of three layers:
- The surface is typically made of an extremely tough-wearing aluminum oxide with a printed photograph adhered to the clear surface. The wood appearance commonly found with laminate floors is a photograph applied to a melamine laminate layer.
- The core board or "carrier board" is made up of a variety of materials depending on the manufacturer. Most manufacturers use high-density fiberboard, or HDF, which is a durable engineered wood product which resists moisture. Other laminate cores are a high-density wood particle core, which is better at absorbing glue at the joints than HDF.
- The backing board varies from a paper layer to a full plastic laminate layer depending on the manufacturer. Laminates featuring a plastic layer of melamine backing are more stable and may be better against potential water damage than those with paper backings.
All of these layers are fused together by heat and pressure by one of two processes, direct-pressure construction or high-pressure construction. A direct-pressure laminate, or DPL, is assembled at once, then heated and pressed to form a bond. High-pressure laminate, or HPL, is assembled by treating the top and bottom layers separately and then fusing them to the core layer under extreme pressure. HPL is a newer process of creating laminate and is often found in more expensive, premium brands.
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What are the Different Laminate Styles?
There have been many advances in laminate floor design in the past several years, as this type of flooring has gained popularity because of its durability and ease of cleaning. There are more choices now in design styles, including a greater variety of natural wood styles, as well as stone finish.
- Traditional: Laminate floors are available in a plethora of wood grains, stains and designs. Recent advances have included textured surfaces and beveled edges, giving the product the look, feel and appeal of real hardwood.
- Hand-scraped: Many laminates offer beveled, distressed, and highly textured options to give your laminate floor the look and feel of true hand-scraped hardwood. Use texture to add a distinguishing touch to your home or choose a distressed look to provide affordable beauty.
- Piano Finish: These are high gloss laminate floorings with the look of glossy wood floors. The high gloss laminate flooring emulates the luster of its hardwood counterparts using digital photography. The images are printed on the film layer that is placed between the flooring’s core and the transparent resin membrane. The membrane protects the print layer from dirt, burns and scratches.
Choose the type and style that suits your home decor needs. Surplus Floors Outlet’s flooring specialists assist you in finding the ideal laminate floor.
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