Great Flooring Solutions Minus the High Cost

Laminate flooring has not been around for too long, simply because modern chemistry and technology has only recently developed all those composite materials and resins that go into laminate floor manufacturing. Nevertheless, laminate flooring has taken the market by storm, people all over the world are coming around to realise the advantages of laminate flooring.

Here is some information which you may find useful if you are in the market for quality laminate flooring.

Laminate flooring is not wood, although it appears to be. Some of the patterns or decorations applied on the top layer of the laminate floorboard are so natural and real that they cannot be told apart from natural wood. The way this is achieved is simple and clever. Manufacturers actually print a photo, basically, of natural wood grain and texture on the top layer of the floorboard. They have gone as far as imprinting different types of wood i.e. the grain texture and pattern of different tree species. This makes laminate even more stylish and classy. As mentioned, laminate is not natural wood, but only looks like it, which is also the key to its hard wearing nature and extremely high durability. Laminate is made of a synthetic material known as high density fibreboard, or simply HDF. This material is very tough and strong, it will be able to withstand the weight of heavy furniture and appliances with ease. If you are looking for the best deals on wood flooring in Chester , by all means start your search with the local specialist suppliers and see if they have any suitable options as per your purchase and budget requirements. 

This HDF material is essential to the strength and durability of the laminate floorboard, but not enough on its own. In fact, these high density fibre boards are made of a number of layers, which are held together by strong synthetic resins which provide for extra strength without taking away the floorboard’s flexibility. Keep in mind that most laminates will not be able to withstand water spills and exposure to humidity and moisture, not for too long anyway. They tend to bend and warp when water gets inside and in between the boards, so keep water away from the floor or wipe spills immediately. Laminates with water resistant properties are also available, though they are more expensive and require slightly different maintenance and some extra skill and expertise during installation.