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Laminate Flooring

Laminate is the ultimate copycat of the flooring universe. Its uncanny ability to visually replicate the look of wood, stone, brick and ceramic is possible due to highly detailed photography of the genuine material. So, when you look at laminate, you're looking at an image identical to the real McCoy. The image is coupled with advanced embossing that adds realistic texture to the floor surface. Sometimes it is difficult to distinguish laminate from the material it is mimicking. Laminate also has an easy to clean surface that protects the floor from stains, fading or wear. Laminate's powers of impersonation allow you to get the look and feel of rare, exotic wood or expensive stone at a fraction of the cost, with no natural material drawbacks.

Laminate is constructed of four layers:

Laminate construction layers

The back is reinforced with melamine for structural stability and moisture resistance.
The ultra dense core board provides impact resistance and stability. It also features an edge sealing treatment that provides even further structural stability.
The decorative layer, which provides the floor's beauty, is actually a highly detailed photograph that gives the laminate the appearance of wood, tile, stone, etc..
The Melamine wear layer is a tough, clear finish reinforced with aluminum oxide, one of the hardest mineral compounds known to man, to resist staining, fading, surface moisture, and wear.

No floor comes closer to true maintenance-free performance. Ordinary vacuuming or sweeping is usually all it takes, with occasional wiping. Spills happen, but laminate floors take them in stride. Juice, wine, grease, and chocolate are easily wiped away. Cigarette burns, asphalt, shoe polish, paint, ink, crayon, and nail polish come clean with alcohol or nail polish remover. Candle wax and chewing gum can be gently scraped away.

Laminate is well known for its DIY - "Do it yourself Installation". VersaLock or Interlock is the latest in installation technology and allows you to install your laminate flooring without glue or nails. Installation details can be provided or have us install it for you!

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