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Laminate
Floors
When you decide to renovate or build your home you can not
ignore flooring. A beautiful floor is a must for every
modern home. Laminate floors have become the most popular
type of flooring on the market.
Laminate floors offers the consumer the option to achieve
almost any flooring style out there at the price of basic
tiles or carpeting. Laminate flooring is easy to maintain
and offers a cozy and hygienic living environment in
comparison with other floors like tiles or carpets. Another
advantage of laminate flooring is that it is an economical
solution.
Laminate floors will not stain, fade, dent, or scratch
easily. Entry level laminate flooring (AC3) is designed for
residential areas and come with warranties ranging from 10
to 15 years. Most people set their expectations too high and
expect that entry level floors will perform under heavy
traffic conditions and still look good for the duration of
the warranty. We advice clients with heavy traffic areas to
use either an AC4 or AC5 product. This will ensure that you
obtain maximum use from your new flooring.
Laminate floors are manufactured with different thicknesses
ranging from 6mm up to 12mm. A thicker core is more stable
and less vulnerable to buckling and will sound more like
real hardwood when walked on. you We suggest that choose a
floor that is 8mm or thicker.
There are different types of underlay that can be used
underneath the laminate floors. The normal underlay is a 2mm
foam with a 1mm plastic. The foam has tiny holes on it which
breaks up the sound as you walk on the flooring and the
plastic acts a moisture barrier. You also have the option of
choosing a rubber lay or echo board.
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