What are laminate floors made of?
• The core, which is the strength of the product, is called HDF (High Density Fiber). • The backing is made of melamine and other materials. • The design and color that you see are made with a photographic image. • Melamine with aluminum oxide on the surface gives the product protection against wear, stain, and fading. This also makes it scratch resistant. • The HDF is made of 95% wood (normally Pine) mixed with melamine and other resins, which turn the product into a fiber that is approximately 8 thick. The material is run through a press to become a 6-12mm thick board. At that time, it becomes a high-density fiber. This board will take approximately one ton per square inch of pressure. This means that a pool table or piano won’t crack or dent the laminate floor, something that could be a concern when dealing with ceramic tile or other types of wood floors that aren’t as strong.
