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Category: Laminate Flooring

Laminate Flooring Types

Even thought, the lamination process consists of fusing together two or more types of materials, the world of laminate flooring is full of choices. The most known uses for lamination are wood, stone and tile. Any type of grain or color of wood, stone or tile can be created in . . . Read more

Laminate Flooring History

Laminate Flooring Beginnings We have to start by telling you that Formica was a laminate countertop named after the manufacturer. The lamination process, which consists of simply fusing together different layers of material, has come to represent a lot more than 70s-style kitchen countertops. Perstorp AB Holdings is a giant . . . Read more

How Laminate Flooring is Made

Most of the people prefer to pick their laminate by measuring its durability and toughness. One way to do this is to understand how different laminates are made. Direct Pressure Laminate Flooring DPL is made of 4 layers: Stabilizing Layer: bottom layer also called the Backing Layer, provides strength and stability . . . Read more

Is Laminate Right For Me?

You’re thinking about buying a laminate floor with the purpose of transforming a room or even your entire home, office or business and all you have to do now is decide if laminate is right for your demands. We prepared here a list of advantages and disadvantages of laminate to . . . Read more

Laminate Buying Checklist

The following laminate flooring checklist will help you learn what you need to know before buying (whether you shop online or at your local store). It’ll help you get all your facts straight so you can make the most informed choice. Is Laminate the Right Floor for You What to . . . Read more

About Laminate Flooring

You want the look of hardwood but can’t afford it? Laminate flooring is the perfect solution because it is resistant, easy to clean, hypoallergenic but also scratch, stain and fade resistant. Also, laminate flooring is perfect for households with children and pets. Furthermore, the cost is less than solid hardwood. . . . Read more

Laminate Flooring Buying Guide

Laminate flooring has recently become very advanced and popular and finding the right laminate is a big decision. Our Buying Guide can help you learn everything you need to know about this product. Before giving you more details,  here’s a video with 5 vital areas to consider when you’re looking for . . . Read more

How to Install Laminate Flooring

How to Install Laminate Flooring This is a common project for the DIYer with some light carpentry experience and for people who are comfortable with table saws or other related tools. In this section, we’re going to give you the details of how this process should happen. Before we start, here’s a . . . Read more

How to Care For Laminate Floors

The great news is that laminate flooring is very easy to clean and care for. Laminate floor is built to stand up to abrasion and it also boasts the refinement and shine of hardwood flooring, without the condition of regular waxing and polishing. You only need a vacuum cleaner, a dry . . . Read more

Laminate: Pro or DIY?

The question is should you or shouldn’t you install your laminate floor yourself? And the way to answer that is to firstly ask yourself a few more key questions. Are you the kind of person who enjoys a DIY job? If not, checking your local ads or asking friends and . . . Read more