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Laminate Flooring Core Density

Laminate Flooring Core Density

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MDF vs. HDF Laminate

Laminate Flooring Core Density

Laminate Flooring Core Density

Laminate Flooring Core Density will be either HDF – High Density Fiberboard or MDF – Medium Density Fiberboard. The core layer is the central board upon which the other laminate layers are attached. The fiberboard core is made of highly compacted wood fibers that are bonded with resins. The core board is designed to support the weight and stress put onto the laminate by foot traffic. The higher laminate flooring core density is HDF,which will make a better laminate flooring core. HDF is high density board and has more strength compared to MDF and Particle board. [Read more…]

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Laminate Floor Construction -The Layers

Laminate Floor Construction -The Layers

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Laminate Floor Construction – The Anatomy of a Laminate Floor

layers of a laminate floorLaminate floor construction consists of 4-5 layers.  While a laminate floor may look very much like a solid wood floor or engineered wood floor, laminate floor construction is different.  Perhaps the biggest difference in laminate floor construction is that what you are actually seeing with a laminate floor is not the natural wood grain it is a photograph that is printed on a paper-like product. The North American Laminate Flooring Association states, “NALFA Certified laminate flooring is comprised of a hybrid of materials fused together through a unique lamination process.” [Read more…]

Laminate Floor Information Tagged: Core, Flooring, Laminate, Manufacturing, NALFA

Water Damage to Laminate Flooring

Water Damage to Laminate Flooring

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Water Damage

Water damage to laminate flooring is a common occurrence seen by laminate flooring inspectors.. The cause of this damage is often such things as a flood, slow leak from plumbing, improper maintenance and spills. Just about any way you can get water onto many laminate floors seems to result water damage to many of these laminate floors. This is especially true with less expensive DPL products and the water that was not been wiped up immediately. Many sport centers face this problem and according to http://www.sportsandsafetysurfaces.co.uk/ ,  sometimes this damage is covered under the manufactures warranty. At other times water damage may be covered under home owners insurance and often most water damage is not covered at all. This form of damage effects worse to the people who’s locks has been damaged due to it. Which is why having a trusted locksmiths contact such as the one in Oakridge which offers its assistance 24/7 must be every homeowner’s priority. Depending upon the severity of the damage it may be correctable by a plank replacement. At other times a larger portion of,or the entire installation may need to be replaced. [Read more…]

Laminate Floor Information Tagged: Cleaning, Core, Floating Floor, Laminate Flooring, Maintenance, Vapor Barrier-Retarder, Water Damage

Laminate Issues

  • Growing Floating Floor Cause and Effect
  • Shrinking Floating Floor Cause and Effect
  • Floating Floor, What it is!
  • Laminate Flooring Problems Identified
  • Laminate Subfloor Moisture Testing
  • NALFA Certified Laminate the Best
  • Laminate Floor Peaking
  • Squeaky Laminate Flooring Problems
  • Formaldehyde in Flooring
  • Staggering Laminate Floor
  • Direct Pressure Laminate vs High Pressure Laminate
  • Laminate Flooring Core Density
  • Crawl Space Requirements for Laminate Flooring
  • Laminate Moulding and Transitions
  • Dark Laminate Gaps
  • Laminate Floor Construction -The Layers
  • Steam Mop Damaged Laminate
  • Printing Defects in Laminate Flooring
  • Common Laminate Floor Problems
  • Laminate Flooring Terms
  • Acclimation of Laminate Flooring
  • Laminate Floor Manufacturers
  • Laminate Chips, Dents, Scratches, Gouges
  • Vapor Barrier Under Laminate Floor
  • Laminate Flooring Problems
  • Water Damage to Laminate Flooring
  • Expansion Space For Laminate Flooring
  • Laminate Flooring Subfloor
  • Laminate Floor Care and Maintenance

When a Flooring Inspection is Needed

Flooring is one of the largest investments a homeowner will make. At times, your expensive laminate, hardwood or other flooring investment will fail.

The Weinheimer Group is here to help you. Many answers can be found on our webpages. When a more in-depth analysis is required, our Nationally Recognized Certified Flooring Experts are available to investigate the cause of complaint.

We will visit the installation, perform on-site testing, photograph and document the concern. Following our review of tests results and technical data, we prepare a written report based on the facts.

Our Certified Flooring Inspectors are members of National and International Professional Organizations such as WFCA, NWFA and NICFI.

Each inspector holds multiple certifications from national and international associations such as NWFA, NALFA and FCITS.

We service Oregon and Washington on a regular basis. As industry-recognized flooring experts, we are available for travel and consulting throughout the United States.

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Floor Sites

  • Bamboo Flooring Problems Information on bamboo floors
  • Floor Covering Info – Floor Central Information on flooring and floor covering
  • Laminate Association – NALFA North American Laminate Flooring Association
  • Onsite Testing – The Weinheimer Group Laminte and Wood Flooring Inspectors
  • Wood Association – NWFA National Wood Flooring Association Consumer Site

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