LAMINATES
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The great aspect about laminate flooring is that it looks like regular wood but is much easier to install. It also has a longer shelf life. The striking similarity between hardwood and laminate flooring is confusing. You can notice a grain pattern similar to wood but this is décor paper placed under a highly protective cover. This is stuck onto a backing board of tough density. There is a multitude of effects such as ceramic and stone available in laminate flooring.
One of the biggest advantages about laminate flooring is that it is very durable, easy in installation and cheaper in price in comparison with hardwood. The other advantage is that laminate flooring is not stuck to the floor beneath. Only panels are stuck together. Thus, it facilitates installation in an easy manner. The tongue and grooves of the planks are placed together and clicked to adhere. The connection is thus tight.
There are various different finishes available in laminate flooring. There are two kinds of construction in such flooring namely the DPL or direct pressure laminate and the HPL or high-pressure laminate. The DPL comprises 4 layers while the HPL has 7 layers in its construction. Thus, due to more layers HPL represents a better choice. It is tougher, provides more stability and is resistant to scratches or dents.
Source:www.ukflooringdirect.co.uk
