Laminate Floors

Laminate floors are extremely durable and can be used in a wide array of applications from a simple bedroom in your home, to the showroom of an automobile dealership. They are by far are the easiest flooring type to maintain. In most cases a simple sweeping or a light mopping is all that's required. 

Laminate flooring is a plank type floor, constructed of different layers. Usually, the top layer or "wear layer" is clear. It is a low or high density laminate, depending on the manufacturer and style -- similar to a counter top laminate.

Although it is similar to a counter top laminate, it is, in most cases, anywhere from 10% to 40% stronger than counter tops, and more resistant to scratches, burns, chipping, dents, etc.

The second layer is usually the design or decorative layer which gives it the unique look of wood, or in some cases, tile flooring. Some laminate floor manufacturers add a third or "base" layer for greater stability.

All of these layers are fused by heat and pressure to a high density core. Some cores are constructed of high density fiber, and some are constructed of wood particles.

Most of the better laminate products also fit together very tightly, so there are less joints than there would be with a wood floor.

Most of the manufacturers apply some type of backing to the boards. This backing acts as added stability as well as added protection against moisture. Some manufacturers use a paper type backing and some use a melamine backing.

We would also like to state that it is extremely difficult for any moisture to get to inner core of these floors and we don't feel it makes a substantial difference in the quality one way or the other.

Call us to find out how easy it will be to install laminate floors in your home. Use our Appointment Request Form to request a consultation.

Laminate Floor Maintenance

Check out our Laminate Floor maintenance tips in the Maintenance section of our website.