Laminate flooring consists of four
main components that are bonded together. A wear-resistant decorative
surface made of resin-based melamine/aluminum oxide is bonded to a
moisture resistant wood composition-based core. A balancing backing is
bonded to the underside of the core. On the top is a clear cap sheet
of aluminum oxide, which provides the protection and stain
resistance. Since the resin-filled wear layer is so dense, it becomes
extremely difficult to stain, scratch or burn.
Ease of installation is one factor
that contributes to the popularity of laminate flooring. It uses a
tongue and groove interlocking system, which can be installed over the
top of an existing substrate. Plywood, concrete slab, sheet vinyl
flooring, hardwood flooring or virtually any other basically flat hard
surface is a suitable base for laminate.
Because installation is so simple, and
because you can walk on your new floor immediately (no waiting for
glue to dry), beautifying your home with new laminate flooring is
truly a project you can do in a weekend.
Taking care of a laminate floor is
even easier than installing it. To keep your floor looking like new
and avoid scratches, simply vacuum or dust mop regularly to remove
loose dirt or grit. Glides or cushioned bottom protectors under chairs
and table legs also help prevent possible scratching, and floor mats
at all outside doorways keep dirt from coming inside.
Brands
Shaw Laminate Flooring
Shaw Laminate Flooring provides consumers all the benefits of this
latest flooring technology, offering an extensive collection of
visuals and textures that range from traditional hardwood to natural
stone.
Mannington Laminate Flooring
Mannington Laminate Floors offer the most distinctive choices in
laminate flooring. Combine this with our exceptional quality,
performance, durability, and our warranty, and you'll see why
laminates offer a distinctive choice for your home.
Armstrong Laminate Flooring
Armstrong laminate flooring brings new levels of quality and design to
the exciting world of flooring with one of the hottest new design
trends.
Wilsonart® Laminate Flooring
Wilsonart® Flooring, the exciting new high pressure decorative
laminate floor, is available in a wide range of woodgrain plank and
stone-look tile formats. It's more practical than wood and more
durable than vinyl, providing a great new option for the home or
business.
Congoleum® Laminate
Your home is a very special place. It's not just a place to hang your
hat; it's a place where important moments in your life happen. You
want it to feel comfortable, warm and inviting. You want it to look
beautiful and reflect your personal taste and lifestyle. Congoleum
knows just how you feel. That's why we've created Congoleum Laminate
Flooring.
Tarkett Laminate Flooring
Tarkett laminate flooring let you beautify your home with the best of
all worlds; choose from the warm, natural look of North American
hardwoods or the handcrafted look of ceramics, all with the easy
maintenance of a tough finish.
Formica® Laminate Flooring
With a variety of available colors and patterns, Formica Flooring is
sure to have alook to fit your personality. Formica Flooring offers
all the richness and beauty of natural materials, yet provides a
cost-efficient alternative to vinyl and hardwood-and it's more durable
too.
