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Laminate
Description
Laminate flooring is a tongue and groove interlocking flooring system
that floats on top of the existing floor. It is made up of a hard core
material that has a laminated printed layer and a special backing, that
are secured to the core and then saturated in plastic-type resins, called
melamine.
Uses
A
great alternative to hardwood floors. The low maintenance and cheaper
price of wood laminates makes it a very popular floor covering.
Types
Wood laminates come with either a polyurethane surface finish or an acrylic
impregnated finish. The polyurethane finish is similar to site-applied
finishes. The acrylic system is even more thorough. The acrylic is first
colored and then injected into the wood. It penetrates the entire first
layer and then solidifies, becoming a composite of wood and plastic. The
result is a tougher finish, a longer warranty (up to25 years) and, sometimes,
a commercial rating. Also, there are certain types of laminates that are
glueless, called Quick Step.
Manufacturers
Armstrong, Columbia, Pergo, Formica, Wilson Art, Bruce, Mannington, Insignia,
Duramar, and Easy-Floor.
Maintenance
Please visit the manufacturer's web site for specific cleaning and maintenance
instructions:
Anderson
Harris-Tarkett
Mannington
Pergo