Laminate comes in many different styles and looks. Laminate
flooring is a resin-impregnated paper atop a wood chip base. The
surface of laminate plank is actually a photograph of whatever
it's supposed to be simulating: oak, cherry, slate, marble. On
top of that is what the manufacturers call the "wear layer." The
wear layer is a clear layer of melamine. But this wear layer is
amazingly strong. Because the seams are glued together, it's
difficult for moisture to work its way downward. Laminate is
easy to clean, and can be less expensive than it's natural
counterparts.
Laminate Flooring Guide
- Wood. Oak is the most popular style of wood or
wood-look laminate flooring. If you select a product with an
embossed-in-register feature, the wood grain is imprinted in
the product, giving it a more authentic wood-grain look and
better slip resistance. Pine is also a good choice, as it
reflects light better and looks cleaner.
- Tuscan Stone. Laminate flooring doesn't have to
look like wood. Tuscan Stone Terra can give your room a
richer look, and the deeper embossing of some stone
laminates further reduces the chance of slipping.
- Travertine is a lighter colored stone, and will
brighten up your kitchen considerably.
- Slate. Today's laminate options include a
light-colored slate that feels like real stone, with the
benefit of being warmer to the touch.
Real Touch(R) Laminates from Dupont
Armstrong Laminate Flooring
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