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Public buildings, department stores, schools, and even nursing homes are ideal places to install this durable laminate flooring. You can be assured that you will have years and years of use when you invest in laminate flooring. Laura Ashley Avery Comforter Set QueenImagine the wear you can get out of flooring with an AC5 rating in a residential area, trust us; Vacuum Cleaner Dyson Dc41you will tire of the floor before it is worn out. T-Shirt Pretreatment MachineShould you tire of it, pick it up and relocate it to another area. That’s a benefit of installing laminate flooring, it’s a green, reusable product!What is Laminate Flooring? Laminate flooring is a synthetic product made of several layers that are sealed together in the "lamination" process.

Designed to be affordable and durable, laminate flooring consists of four distinct components: a wear layer, decor layer, core layer and backer layer. The wear layer is filled with aluminum oxide. This layer helps resist scratches from daily wear, creates an easy-to-clean surface, and maintains a fade- and stain-resistant appearance. The décor layer is a printed image that recreates the natural look of any wood, tile or stone. The core layer gives laminate its structure and dent-resistant properties. Laminate flooring is much more resistant to dents than real hardwood flooring. The final backer layer provides additional support and stability. Consider these key features to help you choose the right laminate for your home.ThicknessLaminate flooring is typically available in 7 millimeter, 8 millimeter, 10 millimeter and 12 millimeter thicknesses. When you compare laminate, keep in mind that some manufacturers include the thickness of the product including the core and attached pad.

All laminates provide a similar level of dent resistance; however, thicker laminate is better suited to resist bending caused by uneven areas in your subfloor. Thicker laminate can also help reduce noise. AC RatingThis rating is a representation of laminate’s resistance to wear on a 1 to 5 scale. The higher the AC rating, the higher the durability: AC 1: Designed for home use with little foot traffic, like bedrooms AC 2: Designed for home use with medium foot traffic AC 3: Designed for home use in all foot traffic areas, including high foot traffic areas, like the foyer or kitchen AC 4: Designed for home use in all traffic areas and can meet some commercial standards if warranted AC 5: Designed to withstand heavy commercial traffic. Attached PadSome products already have an acoustical pad attached to make installation easier. See Underlayment below for more information. TextureLaminate flooring is available in many types of textures and finishes to simulate the look of real hardwood flooring.

Embossed: A general, all-over texture not specific to the décor of the laminate Embossed in register (EIR): EIR better simulates the natural look of real hardwood flooring by adding depth and texture in alignment with the design of the décor layer Handscraped: Though not actually handscraped, the laminate is pressed to look just like a real handscraped hardwood floor High Gloss: High-gloss laminate features a mirror finish and resists scratches and dents. You May Also Need UnderlaymentUnderlayment is typically available in 100-square-feetrolls and can provide moisture protection, improve sound suppression and eliminate minor subfloor imperfections. Underlayment with a moisture barrier is required when installing laminate over concrete subfloors at or below ground level, as moisture passing through the subfloor can cause your floor to expand, creating issues like cupping, gapping and squeaking. Follow the flooring manufacturer’s instructions for moisture protection.

Underlayment can provide sound suppression through acoustical padding measure by IIC (Impact Insulation Class) and STC (Sound Transmission Class) ratings: The higher the rating, the better the sound absorption. These ratings are measured with or without a sound-absorbing acoustical ceiling (skewing the scores higher), so be sure to compare apples to apples. Underlayment also has the ability to mask minor subfloor imperfections. Imperfections outside the laminate flooring manufacturer’s tolerances for levelness need to be addressed appropriately. Some laminate floors have acoustical pads already attached to the product. Although the attached pad can make installation easier, these pads aren't moisture barriers. Watch our video on preparing your subfloor to prepare for laminate flooring installation. MouldingMatching and coordinating moulding / millwork pieces are available, including quarter rounds, T-mouldings, thresholds, reducers and wallbase. Help protect your laminate flooring investment by following the below care and maintenance tips: