Does laminate flooring build-up static-electricity?
Both the wood fibres and resins of the internal support board and surface have a low level of electrical conduction; however, these materials are susceptible to electro-static charging. These charges are of low intensity. In humid conditions of 25% humidity and 25°c they should be less than 2KW (EN 1815). The most influential factor on these charges is humidity – if the environment is very dry, the charges tend to increase. By maintaining a humidity of 50-55%, these charges lessen or disappear completely. If Designer’s Floor/FINfloor is fitted in areas of high static electricity (i.e. Offices, computer rooms, etc.), the use of an anti-static underlay (with an aluminium coating) is recommended, or failing that, you can place some strips of aluminium foil between the floor and the underlay, thus earthing it. Another possibility is to increase the humidity of the room; the greater the dryness, the greater the amount of electrical charges.
