What Is A Laminate Floor And Can Installation Be A DIY Project?
If you have an affinity for real hardwood floors, but can’t afford them and prefer not to have the maintenance misery associated with them, you will love installing a laminate floor. The quality of these surfaces are now such that it is difficult to distinguish between real wood and laminates. The grains of the different woods are emulated virtually to perfection, with texture and weathering thrown in as a bonus. The resilient planks consist of four or five fused layers. The base layer is normally reinforced with melamine. This is followed with the core of high density fiberboard, impregnated with sealing substances. Then there is the design layer, followed by the tough wear layer and an aluminum oxide finish. The planks are resistant to stains, fading, scuffing and water. Innovative engineering has led to the development of glueless collections, popular among do it yourself enthusiasts. The planks have a tongue and groove design that simply click or snap together for an amazingly simp
