LAMINATE FLOORS

Laminate floors provide the highest level of flexibility in terms of color availability, pattern and style. Patterns and colors are derived from authentic three-dimensional reproductions of different wood species such as Pine, Maple, Oak and Chestnut; many products lines also carry laminates that are made to look like stone or marble.

Laminate floor planks are made of fused high density fiberboard layers resulting in an extremely durable material. Image patterns are developed on the top layer using highly advanced imaging techniques and the surface is typically coated with Aluminum Oxide thus preventing scratching and staining.

Laminate floors are also sometimes referred as floating floors because the planks are interlaced together by moisture sealed tongue and groove joints and they do not have to be nailed or glued down. The structure, coating techniques and moisture sealing of laminate floors ensures that they have unsurpassed durability and require very little maintenance. Laminate floors are virtually unaffected by incidental wear, sunlight, and friction with objects such as furniture.

Laminate floors are very easy to install. Because laminate planks are interlaced with each other, no nails are required. "Do it yourself" is feasible in most cases by following the appropriate installation instruction from the manufacturer. As with any major home improvement project proper planning and measuring must be done in advance.

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