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We specialize in the
supply and
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of Quick step
uniclic throughout the Uk,
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The fabFloor laminate flooring
FloorStore is now
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This weeks most requested information files, in our
FAQ's
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Can I fit laminate flooring in my bathroom ?
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Can I fit laminate flooring to my staircase ?
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Can I fit laminate flooring in my conservatory ?
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Can I fit my own Vinyl flooring ?
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How do I cover the very very small gaps, between the
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If you're looking to install a DIY-friendly floor
covering that combines the rich look of hardwood with
the easy care of a laminate, then you may want to
consider laminate flooring. Laminate floors that have
been steadily gaining popularity since their
introduction a few years ago. Plywood, concrete slab,
sheet vinyl flooring, hardwood flooring, or virtually
any other flat hard surface is suitable for a laminate
installation. Our laminate flooring section takes you
step-by-step through the installation process. Plus,
this section contains consumer information and care and
maintenance tips for laminate flooring.
For a limited period we have reduced
prices on all Bangkirai Decking, for the spring/summer period.
NOW ONLY
£2.59
/ Linear m inc vat = £25.90
inc
PER SQUARE METRE inc VAT
What is
Laminate Flooring ?
There are basically two types of laminate floors as far
as the construction is concerned. A direct pressure
laminate and a high pressure laminate. The difference
appears to be in the process of attaching the materials
to the core. The direct pressure laminate is an extended
one step process, whereby all the layers are fused
directly to the core at the same time, and impregnated
with aluminum oxide/melamine resins using heat and
pressure. The direct pressure process is used by Witex.
On the other hand, the high pressure laminates are a two
step wear layer process used by Quick-Step. First the
craft paper type sheets are glued together along with
the print film, then this is glued to the core, and
everything is bonded together under pressure. Both types
of laminate flooring make an extremely hard surface that
resist scratching, denting, sunlight fading, and even
cigarette burns!
All laminated flooring consists of four main components
that are bonded together. A wear resistant decorative
surface made of resin based melamine/aluminum oxide.
This material 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.
Most of the cores are made of high density fiberboard (
H.D.F.) saturated in resins to make them extremely hard.
This allows the planks to be cut with a tongue and
groove for ease of installation. Although the core
materials are saturated in resins, planks can still
swell from excessive amounts of moisture.
Underneath the core lies another layer, which
helps to stabilize the entire plank and in most cases
acts as another barrier from moisture trying to enter
from below. Some flooring manufacturers make this
bottom layer ( or Counter Balance Layer from Melamine)
Most manufacturers saturate this bottom layer with
resins to resist moisture, as well as, make the product
more dimensionally stable.
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