What is Laminate Flooring?

Laminate flooring emerged in the late 1970s, and is a popular choice of flooring for households and commercial spaces. Initially pioneered by Perstorp, a Swedish company, laminate flooring quickly gained worldwide popularity due to its durability, affordability and versatility. Over time technological advancements have significantly improved the quality and visual appeal of laminate flooring, making it even more attractive as a flooring solution. It's stylish and practical and is available in a wide variety of colours and designs that will suit most households or office spaces.

What is the manufacturing procedure?

Modern technology has allowed for advancements in the manufacturing process of laminate flooring. This has led to the improvement in printing techniques, surface textures and innovative materials to enhance durability and appearance. As laminate flooring is a synthetic product it's made by fusing several layers of different materials using a lamination process. Typically, laminate flooring consists of a core layer, a design layer that gives it the appearance of wood, stone, or other materials, and a protective top layer. It's often made of high-density fiberboard (HDF) or medium-density fiberboard (MDF). The final layer is a transparent, water-resistant overlay to make the surface resistant to wear, most stains, scratches, burns, impact and most household chemicals.

Advantages of laminate flooring

• An affordable alternative to natural timber imitates the look of timber due to the deep embossing that adds to the illusion of wood grain.
• Scratch resistant - Laminate has a tough wear layer that is resistant to scratches and scrapes. Be careful not to drag heavy furniture, which could damage your flooring.
• Easy to install - professional installation is not very expensive for laminate.
• Low maintenance - Easy to clean, mop with a slightly damp mop and wipe up spillages immediately.
• Functional - Great for busy households or offices with high foot traffic.
• Stylish - offers a vast range of designs and colours to suit most decors
• Hard wearing - can handle high traffic areas, has UV protection to help avoid fading

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