Laminate Flooring Concerns are an aggravation that you want to avoid. And in most situations laminate flooring concerns can be avoided with a little extra time spent on the part of you, the salesperson and the installer. In this article we discuss the most common laminate flooring concerns. With a short read you will be better informed when purchasing or caring for your … [Read more...] about Laminate Flooring Concerns Identified
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Formaldehyde in Flooring
Formaldehyde in Flooring Laminates Formaldehyde in flooring has been a concern of many homeowners of recent. Formaldehyde in flooring concerns started with a 60-minute episode featuring a national flooring retailer accused of selling Chinese made laminate with high levels of formaldehyde. Since the first airing and the following related reports, many homeowners have had … [Read more...] about Formaldehyde in Flooring
Laminate Flooring Core Density
MDF vs. HDF Laminate 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 … [Read more...] about Laminate Flooring Core Density
Laminate Moulding and Transitions
Moulding (Transition) Selection The use of the proper laminate moulding or "molding" covers the expansion gap and gives your laminate flooring that finished look. The expansion gap reduces the opportunity for future floor failure. There is a variety of laminate moulding and transitions. T-Molding, Stair Nose, Reducer Strip, 1/4- Round, Threshold and Wall Base. Always read … [Read more...] about Laminate Moulding and Transitions
Laminate Floor Construction -The Layers
Laminate Floor Construction - The Anatomy of a Laminate Floor Laminate 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 … [Read more...] about Laminate Floor Construction -The Layers