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Dyno Exchange, Cloud Nine Collection Laminate Floor, Morning Calmby Dyno Exchange
$4.01/sq ft.
- Morning Calm is just as it sounds. It is a light misty grey that looks heavenly with white farmhouse or modern furnishing.
- AC3
- Unilin Click
- V-groove bevel
- Water-resistant
Laminate Warm Rosewood 6.5"x12mm, 17.26 Sq.Ft/Cartonby Yulf Design and Flooring
Laminate flooring is engineered in 4 layers to provide homeowners with the dependability and aesthetics they seek. Each layer plays a pivotal role in protecting the integrity of your floors!
$248
- WARM ROSEWOOD 48" x 6.5" x 12mm Laminate Flooring Carb II and Wax Coating;
- 17.26 sqft /box;
Laminate flooring is engineered in 4 layers to provide homeowners with the dependability and aesthetics they seek. Each layer plays a pivotal role in protecting the integrity of your floors!
Dekorman Original AC4 Laminate Flooring, 16.48 Sq. ft., Aged Bronzeby Dekorman Flooring(1)
$4.24/sq ft.
The ORIGINAL Collection 15mm laminate floorings offer the atmosphere of a wood floor with a sense of permanence and is designed for heavy residential and commercial traffic, fitting in with a variety of interior design approaches. Ranging from light to dark shades in AC4 with unique thickness, 15mm, makes ORIGINAL become extremely reliable in every Dekorman customer heart.
Square Feet Per Box: 16.48
Square Feet Per Box: 16.48
Dekorman Country AC3 Laminate Flooring, 16.48 Sq. ft., White Oakby Dekorman Flooring(1)
$3.48/sq ft.
Beautiful finishes and amazing quality make the COUNTRY Collection brilliant. With the classic color and Embossed-In-Register process that perfectly mimics hardwood, these exquisite laminate floors add luxury and elegance to any room.
Square Feet Per Box: 16.48
Square Feet Per Box: 16.48
Dyno Exchange, Cloud Nine Collection Laminate Floor, Seventh Heavenby Dyno Exchange
$4.19/sq ft.
Seventh Heaven is a toasty peach tan. It alludes vintage vibes, but it's far from drab. This floor is the definition of charasmatic, as the different plank variation keeps the space riveting.
- AC3
- Unilin Click
- V-groove bevel
- Water-resistant
Dekorman 12 Oak AC3 Laminate Flooring, 13.28 Sq. ft., Gray Oakby Dekorman Flooring
$3.35/sq ft.
The collection of 12 OAK is described itself by its name. Although it only consists of colors, Gray Oak and Natural Oak, both are our super-star products, enjoying excellent marking share. Through embossing with printed design and embosses surface texture precisely over underlying patterns, it looks extremely like real oak wood floors, which even fool some industry insiders' eyes.
Square Feet Per Box: 13.28
Square Feet Per Box: 13.28
Dekorman Legend AC3 Laminate Flooring, 17.94 Sq. ft., White Antique Woodby Dekorman Flooring
$3.18/sq ft.
The collection of LEGEND imposes an avant-garde feeling to consumers by featuring the light and dark variations on the same laminate plank. Especially, the color of ANCIENT OAK, even forms random boards effect, so his artful and exotic paint surface attract many designers' attentions. The industry accepted certificates it honored, such as Carb2, ISO9001, ISO14001, En13329 European and FloorScore, positively adding more legend on this collection.
Square Feet Per Box: 12.82
Square Feet Per Box: 12.82
Dekorman Premium AC4 Laminate Flooring, 13.28 Sq. ft., Gray Ash Oakby Dekorman Flooring
$3.35/sq ft.
The PREMIUM Collection laminate floorings with industry durability rating AC4 are perfect for a heaviest residential use and commercial. The drop-lock installation easy and economical, and the 5 different contemporary colors and patterns make PREMIUM look like it was installed by old-word artisans.
Square Feet Per Box: 13.28
Square Feet Per Box: 13.28
L113-1 Laminate PEBBLE BEACH GRAY 6.5" Wide x12mm Thick, 21.58 Sq.ft/Cartonby Yulf Design and Flooring
Laminate flooring is engineered in 4 layers to provide homeowners with the dependability and aesthetics they seek. Each layer plays a pivotal role in protecting the integrity of your floors!
$261
- PEBBLE BEACH GRAY 48" x 6.5" x 12 mm LAMINATE Flooring;
- 21.58 Sqft / Carton;
Laminate flooring is engineered in 4 layers to provide homeowners with the dependability and aesthetics they seek. Each layer plays a pivotal role in protecting the integrity of your floors!
Dekorman Hampshire AC3 Laminate Flooring, 16.48 Sq. ft., Golden Teakby Dekorman Flooring
$3.08/sq ft.
HAMPSHIRE Collection laminate flooring offers the atmosphere of a wood floor with a sense of permanence and is designed for heavy residential or light commercial traffic, fitting in with a variety of interior design approaches.
Square Feet Per Box: 16.48
Square Feet Per Box: 16.48
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240V Floor Heating Film For Laminate and Wood Floors, 1.5"x10"by Thermosoft International Corporation(2)
$116
Perfect for:
- Making laminate and wood floors warm and comfortable.
- New construction or when remodeling.
- Heating or supplemental heating of rooms, basements or room additions.
- All types of laminate and wood floors.
- Can be installed under carpet and vinyl with a layer of MDF.
Benefits:
- Provides all the comfort and health advantages of radiant heating without noisy fans, drafts, blowing dust or allergens.
- Saves energy up to 40% compared to convective systems.
- Fast and easy-to-install. No cement required.
Installation:
- Combine multiple same-Voltage mats as needed to fit the heated area (up to 15 Amp load on one floor heating thermostat).
- Install Cerazorb synthetic cork underlayment (purchased separately).
- Roll out heating film, tape seams, cover with vapor barrier, connect lead wires to thermostat and standard household Voltage.
- Lay floor covering following manufacturer's instructions.
- If installing carpet or vinyl, cover heating film with MDF.
Features:
- 5/8" wide heating elements provide more even heat distribution than heating cables.
- Long lengths make it easy to heat large floors.
- Factory-attached lead wires connect to the thermostat and standard household Voltage.
- Intertek Listed (UL-compliant) for the U.S. and Canada.
Dekorman Cottage AC3 Laminate Flooring, 16.48 Sq. ft., Natural Walnutby Dekorman Flooring
$3.35/sq ft.
The COTTAGE collection with EIR manufacturing process intensifying the realistic look of our laminate panels creates an amazingly nature and authentic look and improves slip resistance. Three popular colors naturally from Walnut species make this unique collection enjoy a very good feedbacks and positive reviews.
Square Feet Per Box: 16.48
Square Feet Per Box: 16.48
Best Seller
Dekorman BlueGuard 2mm Laminate Flooring Foam Underlayment - 100sqft/Rollby Dekorman Inc.(47)
$33
Dekormans Underlayment is designed for using under floated laminate, bamboo and engineered wood floors and is ideal for many types of subflooring. This underlayment is with a 2 mm thickness foam layer that provides optimal cushioning and sound absorption, as well as a closed cell foam design that offers excellent moisture vapor resistance. It also coordinates the comfort with your floorings.
- 2 mm T x 30.5 ft. L x 3.3 ft. W
- Cover area 100 sq. ft.
- Lightweight, flexible, lays flat
- Features cushioning and reduction in sound transference
- Easy installation
- IIC (Impact Sound Transmission Test) rating is 68, STC (Sound Transmission Class) is 65 and sound transmission loss test is 20
Contour Bevel, Amber Oak, Set of 9by HDM
$4.07/sq ft.
ELESG's Contour Bevel Round Edge floors feature room length floorboards that always offer something lavish, something "whole"; This expression is easily created with a softly rounded longitudinal edge.
ELESG's best choice laminates offer captivating designs created to be aesthetically beautiful and to accurately resemble real wood. With a wide variety of textures in a matte finish, these laminates have surfaces that one would love to touch. Our one-of-a-kind EPL- Laminates are 100% made in German factories with quality guaranteed. 100% ecologically pure; Easy to install; Resistant to stains, scratches, high temperature and household chemicals. Includes unique laminopax sound-absorbing system, which prevents the "click-clack" effect.
ELESG's best choice laminates offer captivating designs created to be aesthetically beautiful and to accurately resemble real wood. With a wide variety of textures in a matte finish, these laminates have surfaces that one would love to touch. Our one-of-a-kind EPL- Laminates are 100% made in German factories with quality guaranteed. 100% ecologically pure; Easy to install; Resistant to stains, scratches, high temperature and household chemicals. Includes unique laminopax sound-absorbing system, which prevents the "click-clack" effect.
- Thickness: 10.7 mm
- Packet Content: 14.09 sq.ft. Package Weight: 32 lbs
- Flooring Surfaces: Contour/Matte
- Click System: Original Unilin-Click
- Locking Type: Round Bevel
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Foggy Gray Laminate Flooring With Wax Coating, 20.39 Sq. ft.by Yulf Design and Flooring(1)
Yulf laminate flooring are in full compliance with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Airborne Toxic Control Measure standards for formaldehyde. All of our sources for composite wood components have been tested by an independent, third-party CARB-approved certified and confirmed to meet the exacting standards of the state of California.
$4.26/sq ft.
- Foggy Gray 12mmx7.7"x48" Laminate Flooring Carb II and Wax Coating
- 20.39 sqft/box
Yulf laminate flooring are in full compliance with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Airborne Toxic Control Measure standards for formaldehyde. All of our sources for composite wood components have been tested by an independent, third-party CARB-approved certified and confirmed to meet the exacting standards of the state of California.
Dyno Exchange, Earthcare Collection Laminate Floor, Hilly Countryby Dyno Exchange
$4.38/sq ft.
Hilly Country is a combination of dark grey and brown. Classy and mysterious, keep your guests guessing why they find your floor so captivating.
- 20.39 sqft/box
- 7.69" x 48"
- 12.3mm thickness
Laminate French Wine 6.5''x12mm, 17.26 Sq.Ft/Cartonby Yulf Design and Flooring
Laminate flooring is engineered in 4 layers to provide homeowners with the dependability and aesthetics they seek. Each layer plays a pivotal role in protecting the integrity of your floors!
$290
- FRENCH WINE 48'' x 6.5'' x 12 mm Laminate Flooring Carb II and Wax Coating;
- 17.26 sqft /box;
Laminate flooring is engineered in 4 layers to provide homeowners with the dependability and aesthetics they seek. Each layer plays a pivotal role in protecting the integrity of your floors!
Contour Bevel, Mammoth Oak, Set of 9by HDM
$4.07/sq ft.
ELESG's Contour Bevel Round Edge floors feature room length floorboards that always offer something lavish, something "whole"; This expression is easily created with a softly rounded longitudinal edge.
ELESG's best choice laminates offer captivating designs created to be aesthetically beautiful and to accurately resemble real wood. With a wide variety of textures in a matte finish, these laminates have surfaces that one would love to touch. Our one-of-a-kind EPL- Laminates are 100% made in German factories with quality guaranteed. 100% ecologically pure; Easy to install; Resistant to stains, scratches, high temperature and household chemicals. Includes unique laminopax sound-absorbing system, which prevents the "click-clack" effect.
ELESG's best choice laminates offer captivating designs created to be aesthetically beautiful and to accurately resemble real wood. With a wide variety of textures in a matte finish, these laminates have surfaces that one would love to touch. Our one-of-a-kind EPL- Laminates are 100% made in German factories with quality guaranteed. 100% ecologically pure; Easy to install; Resistant to stains, scratches, high temperature and household chemicals. Includes unique laminopax sound-absorbing system, which prevents the "click-clack" effect.
- Thickness: 10.7 mm
- Packet Content: 14.09 sq.ft. Package Weight: 32 lbs
- Flooring Surfaces: Contour/Matte
- Click System: Original Unilin-Click
- Locking Type: Round Bevel
Dekorman Villa AC3 Laminate Flooring, 17.68 Sq. ft., Green Oakby Dekorman Flooring
$3.44/sq ft.
The VILLA Collection with the rustic color, Embossed-In-Register texture and Pressed Edge is significant to enrich Dekorman products mix. All three laminate floorings under this collection successfully mimic hardwood, even fooling the eye into seeing a surface grain.
Square Feet Per Box: 17.68
Square Feet Per Box: 17.68
Dekorman Castle AC3 Laminate Flooring, 13.28 Sq. ft., Dark Mapleby Dekorman Flooring
$3.52/sq ft.
Embossed-In-Register & handscraped and classic colors make the CASTLE Collection become our honorable product, inserting an artful and harmonious atmosphere over the place where you and your family enjoy every day. For sure, it passes worldwide certificates, like Carb2, ISO9001, ISO14001, En13329 European, FloorScore, to guarantee that our consumers do their floor project efficiently and environmental friendly.
Square Feet Per Box: 13.28
Square Feet Per Box: 13.28
7.6"x47.75" Essence Collection Laminate Flooring, Set of 8, Smoky Metallicby Dyno Exchange
$113
Essence Collection, AC3, Unilin Click, 47.75" x 7.6" x 12.3mm, Gross Weight 44.4 lbs
All designs are exclusive to Dyno Exchange, Inc. We carry all trims and moldings to match each color in any of our collections. Choose from any of our underlayment including our exclusive patented Silent Step as your base. All of our products are eco-friendly and in compliance to all industrial standards and regulations. From the extra care we put into manufacturing via cutting-edge European technology, to our exclusive patented designs, we are committed to bringing you floors that are both sustainable and aesthetically gratifying. "Enjoy Every Step!"
All designs are exclusive to Dyno Exchange, Inc. We carry all trims and moldings to match each color in any of our collections. Choose from any of our underlayment including our exclusive patented Silent Step as your base. All of our products are eco-friendly and in compliance to all industrial standards and regulations. From the extra care we put into manufacturing via cutting-edge European technology, to our exclusive patented designs, we are committed to bringing you floors that are both sustainable and aesthetically gratifying. "Enjoy Every Step!"
Best Seller
Dekorman SilentShield 2mm Moisture-Resistant EVA Foam Underlaymentby Dekorman Flooring(1)
SALE
$56$71
Elevate your flooring experience with Dekorman's SilentGuard EVA Underlayment. Specifically designed for use under floated laminate, bamboo, and engineered wood floors, our underlayment is the ideal choice for various types of subflooring. Featuring a 2mm thickness foam layer, our underlayment provides optimal cushioning and sound absorption, effectively reducing noise levels and ensuring a quiet living space. The closed-cell foam design offers excellent moisture vapor resistance, providing an additional layer of protection against potential damage to your floors. Additionally, our underlayment is carefully crafted to match the comfort level of your floorings, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience. Upgrade your flooring with Dekorman's SilentGuard EVA Underlayment today, and experience the difference for yourself.
120-Volt ThermoFloor Heating Underlayment For Laminate/Wood Floors, 3'x12'by Thermosoft International Corporation
$338
Perfect for:
- Making laminate and wood floors warm and comfortable.
- New construction or when remodeling.
- Heating or supplemental heating of rooms, basements or room additions.
- All types of laminate and wood floors.
- Can be installed under carpet and vinyl with a layer of MDF.
Benefits:
- Provides all the comfort and health advantages of radiant heating without noisy fans, drafts, blowing dust or allergens.
- 3 in 1 system insulates, quiets and heats the floor.
- Saves energy up to 40% compared to convective systems.
- Fast and easy-to-install. No cement required.
Installation:
- Combine multiple same-Voltage mats as needed to fit the heated area (up to 15 Amp load on one floor heating thermostat).
- Simply roll out heated underlayment, tape seams, connect lead wires to thermostat and standard household Voltage. Fill-in unheated area with comparable underlayment.
- Lay floor covering following manufacturer's instructions.
- If installing carpet or vinyl, cover heated underlayment with MDF.
Features:
- Factory-spaced heating cable reduces installation time.
- Factory-attached, water-proof lead wires connect to the thermostat (purchased separately) and standard household Voltage.
- Upgraded underlayment replaces generic foam underlayments.
- Intertek Listed (UL-compliant) for the U.S. and Canada.
Best Seller
Dekorman QuietComfort Moisture-Resistant 2mm Foam Underlayment 200sqft/rollby Dekorman Flooring(47)
SALE
$42$57
Dekorman's QuietComfort Underlayment is specifically designed to be used under floated laminate, bamboo, and engineered wood floors, and is compatible with various types of subflooring. Our underlayment features a 2mm thick foam layer that provides exceptional cushioning and sound absorption, reducing noise levels and ensuring a quiet, comfortable living space. The closed-cell foam design also offers excellent moisture vapor resistance, preventing any potential damage to your floors. In addition, our underlayment is carefully crafted to match the comfort level of your floorings, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience. Upgrade your flooring today with Dekorman's QuietComfort Underlayment.
- Easy installation with adhesive strip
- Cover area 200 sq. ft.
- Lightweight, flexible, lays flat
- Easy installation with adhesive strip
Best Seller
Laminate Flooring Silver EVA Foam Underlayment 3mm (200 Sq. Ft./Roll)by Dekorman Flooring(3)
$74
Dekorman’s EVA (Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate) Underlayment is designed for using under floated laminate, bamboo and engineered wood floors and is ideal for many types of subflooring. This underlayment is with a 3 mm thickness foam layer that provides optimal cushioning and sound absorption, as well as a closed cell foam design that offers excellent moisture vapor resistance. It also coordinates the comfort with your floorings.
- 2-N-1 Moisture Barrier. For use under floated laminate, bamboo and engineered wood floors
- Dense, closed cell structure offers moisture, mold and mildew resistance
- 3mm Thickness x 61 ft. Length x 3.3 ft. Wide
- Cover area 200 sq. ft.
- Lightweight, flexible, lays flat
- Features cushioning and reduction in sound transference
- Easy installation
- IIC (Impact Sound Transmission Test) rating is 68, STC (Sound Transmission Class) is 65 and Sound Transmission Loss Test is 20
Dekorman Coast AC3 Laminate Flooring, 16.48 Sq. ft., Gray Mapleby Dekorman Flooring
$3.41/sq ft.
The collection of COAST consists of popular and artful colors. And combined with easy care and superior durability, it builds a dramatically comfortable effect that is warm and welcoming with subtle elegance and paint surface. All certificates it honored and our key working process, quad-waxed moisture protection, allow our consumers to pay all attention on its attractive appearance without worrying about any quality problems.
Square Feet Per Box: 16.48
Square Feet Per Box: 16.48
L8265 Laminate RED HICKORY 6.5'' Wide x12mm Thick, 21.31 Sq.ft/Cartonby Yulf Design and Flooring
Laminate flooring is engineered in 4 layers to provide homeowners with the dependability and aesthetics they seek. Each layer plays a pivotal role in protecting the integrity of your floors!
$304
- RED HICKORY 48'' x 6.5'' x 12 mm Laminate Flooring Carb II and Wax Coating;
- 21.31 sqft/box;
Laminate flooring is engineered in 4 layers to provide homeowners with the dependability and aesthetics they seek. Each layer plays a pivotal role in protecting the integrity of your floors!
Dekorman Ridge AC3 Laminate Flooring, 17.68 Sq. ft., European Oakby Dekorman Flooring
$3.36/sq ft.
The RIDGE collection with Paint and Small embosses gracefully stands up in face of our worldwide customers in a reasonable price. Six diverse color options ranging from light to dark shades give our customers an opportunity to design their own flooring project to complement any furniture's and ornaments' styles. So, you never get in trouble figuring out your dreaming laminate floor.
Square Feet Per Box: 17.68
Square Feet Per Box: 17.68
CalFlor Laminate and Engineered Flooring Installation Kit With VersaBlockby CalFlor(1504)
$29
The Flooring Installation Kit with VersaBlock is the all new universal kit for multiple flooring profiles with additional integrated features. Each element of this kit is built for the convenience of the installer whether it be a pro or avid DIYer. The added features make this a valuable kit for the whole project. The Flooring Installation Kit with VersaBlock is suitable for all floating click floors Laminate, LVT, WPC, MLF & Wood! VersaBlock is the all new versatile block with multiple flooring profiles and additional integrated features. The VersaBlock is equipped with 2 different edges making it suitable for flooring as thin as 3.5 mm or as thick as 12 mm or more! The pencil holes can be used for tracing against a wall, the knife notch is used for trimming the tongues off of planks, and the ruler measures up for a quick check during installation.
- Pull bar and tapping block are built tough to withstand countless floor installations
- Heavy duty tapered pull bar, designed to be used on laminate and engineered flooring
- 8 mm reusable, wedge-shaped, stepped expansion spacers
- Solid heavy duty tapping block, not hollow, non-breakable
- Kit includes: galvanized steel pull bar; solid notched tapping block; 20 8 mm expansion spacers
Tosca Collection Random Length Laminate Flooring, Set of 9, Vintage Saddleby Dyno Exchange
$4.38/sq ft.
Inspired by the beauty of nature's imperfections, these wire-brush laminates evoke romance and rustic vibes.
- AC3
- Unilin Click
- V-groove bevel
- Water-resistant
Best Seller
Flush Stair Nose, Rocky Road, Nostalgia Collection, 8'by Dyno Exchange(1)
$3,829,192,135,672.24/sq ft.
A perfect match for the correlating color in Dyno Exchange, Inc. Nostalgia Collection Rocky Road.
Best Seller
Moisture resistance & sound absorption 3mm EVA Foam Underlaymentby Dekorman Flooring(23)
$74
Dekorman’s EVA (Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate) Underlayment is designed for using under floated laminate, bamboo and engineered wood floors and is ideal for many types of subflooring. This underlayment is with a 3 mm thickness foam layer that provides optimal cushioning and sound absorption, as well as a closed cell foam design that offers excellent moisture vapor resistance. It also coordinates the comfort with your floorings.
Jena Catlis Matte Flooring
$101
Sold per box. 5 pieces/box = 12.92 sqft per box. 36 boxes per pallet = 465.12sqft/pallet • Meets ADA Recommendations on Matte Finish • Rated for Heavy to Light Commericial & Residential • Rated for Floors & Walls • V4 Variation • High Definition Ink Jet • Recommended 33% offset installation
Dekorman 2mm high density IXPE foam with 0.04mm PE filmby Dekorman Flooring(3)
$45
Dekorman’s IXPE Foam Underlayment is designed for using under floated laminate, bamboo and engineered wood floors and is ideal for many types of subflooring. This underlayment is with a 2 mm thickness foam layer that provides optimal cushioning, sound absorption, non allergenic, mold and moisture resistant, and premium closed cell structure underlayment with attached moisture barrier. It also coordinates the comfort with your floorings.
Kronoswiss Swiss SyncChrome Davos Oak 8 mm. Laminate Flooring Sampleby Kronoswiss(4)
$3
Davos Oak brings together the classic clean of white with the natural wood grain of an oak floor. The gentle shimmer in the grain makes this more than just a white floor, it's a white oak floor. Beveled edges add to the authentic appearance, just imagine what you could do in room with this gorgeous Kronoswiss laminated floor. An AC4 commercial durability rating and a 20 year residential warranty will give you peace of mind that that your new floor last for many years.
- Thickness: 8mm
- Sample size: approx. 5" x 5"
- Durability Rating: AC4
- Texture: Satin Finish
- Edge type: Bevel
- Full box content: 22.94 SQ.FT/Box
- Warranty: 25-Year Residential
- Made in Switzerland
The Castle Laminate Flooring With Wax Coating, 17.26 Sq. ft.by Yulf Design and Flooring
Yulf laminate flooring are in full compliance with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Airborne Toxic Control Measure standards for formaldehyde. All of our sources for composite wood components have been tested by an independent, third-party CARB-approved certified and confirmed to meet the exacting standards of the state of California.
$4.31/sq ft.
- The Castle 12mmx6.5"x48" Laminate Flooring Carb II and Wax Coating
- 17.26 sqft/box
Yulf laminate flooring are in full compliance with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Airborne Toxic Control Measure standards for formaldehyde. All of our sources for composite wood components have been tested by an independent, third-party CARB-approved certified and confirmed to meet the exacting standards of the state of California.
For many homeowners, while hardwood flooring is beautiful and luxurious, laminate flooring offers a practical and affordable alternative thanks to modern technology. Laminate is an incredibly durable material made up of four pressure fused layers. It can offer the same beautiful look as hardwood, while cutting costs and care dramatically.
Laminate flooring is made up of four layers that are combined to create one extremely hard surface. A direct pressure process fuses each layer into one another, creating a single piece for easy installation. The back layer is the last layer, underneath the laminate. It’s reinforced with melamine to provide structure and water-resistance. The fiberboard core comes next. This is a super dense core board that helps provide impact resistance and stability to the laminate. The decorative layer is the aesthetic part of the flooring, it’s usually an incredibly detailed photo that gives the appearance of another material. The wear layer finishes the laminate off. This is a clear finish that’s reinforced with aluminum oxide to provide hardness, as well as stain and moisture resistance.
Aesthetically, laminate can mimic virtually any surface. A high-quality photograph of a real piece of wood, brick, tile, stone, or other material is used as the decorative layer. Often, advanced embossing can be added to put a realistic texture on the floor.
Since laminate is waterproof, scratch resistant and resists stains, it’s flexible and durable enough to be used in rougher environments like a kitchen and bathroom, as well as a dining room. Laminate is also relatively easy to clean. However, since it’s made up of four layers, sometimes water or cleaning fluid can seep in between layers, causing some of the fibers to absorb water and swell. This tends to happen with poorly produced and cheap laminate flooring, so it’s always a good idea to wipe spills up immediately.
Laminate is also incredibly easy to install. It usually doesn’t take more than a day or two, and it can be walked on and used right after installation. Most laminate flooring uses “tongue and groove” locking technology, which eliminates any spaces at the seams of the wood. Because of this system, laminate flooring can also be taken apart and reassembled with relative easy.
Although it’s inexpensive, it’s important to be careful about the quality of the laminate flooring you’re purchasing. Some of the really inexpensive flooring can skimp on the production process, making a poorly put-together product. Ask about warranties that come with the floor. If you plan on installing it yourself (a relatively simple process with laminate), check the warranty to make sure it won’t be affected by anything you do.
More: Laminate flooring — what is it and is it right for me?
What is laminate flooring?
Laminate flooring is made up of four layers that are combined to create one extremely hard surface. A direct pressure process fuses each layer into one another, creating a single piece for easy installation. The back layer is the last layer, underneath the laminate. It’s reinforced with melamine to provide structure and water-resistance. The fiberboard core comes next. This is a super dense core board that helps provide impact resistance and stability to the laminate. The decorative layer is the aesthetic part of the flooring, it’s usually an incredibly detailed photo that gives the appearance of another material. The wear layer finishes the laminate off. This is a clear finish that’s reinforced with aluminum oxide to provide hardness, as well as stain and moisture resistance.
Aesthetically, laminate can mimic virtually any surface. A high-quality photograph of a real piece of wood, brick, tile, stone, or other material is used as the decorative layer. Often, advanced embossing can be added to put a realistic texture on the floor.
What are some benefits of laminate flooring?
Since laminate is waterproof, scratch resistant and resists stains, it’s flexible and durable enough to be used in rougher environments like a kitchen and bathroom, as well as a dining room. Laminate is also relatively easy to clean. However, since it’s made up of four layers, sometimes water or cleaning fluid can seep in between layers, causing some of the fibers to absorb water and swell. This tends to happen with poorly produced and cheap laminate flooring, so it’s always a good idea to wipe spills up immediately.
Is it hard to install?
Laminate is also incredibly easy to install. It usually doesn’t take more than a day or two, and it can be walked on and used right after installation. Most laminate flooring uses “tongue and groove” locking technology, which eliminates any spaces at the seams of the wood. Because of this system, laminate flooring can also be taken apart and reassembled with relative easy.
What should I consider before buying laminate?
Although it’s inexpensive, it’s important to be careful about the quality of the laminate flooring you’re purchasing. Some of the really inexpensive flooring can skimp on the production process, making a poorly put-together product. Ask about warranties that come with the floor. If you plan on installing it yourself (a relatively simple process with laminate), check the warranty to make sure it won’t be affected by anything you do.
More: Laminate flooring — what is it and is it right for me?