Stylish, durable and easy-to-maintain, laminate floors are suitable for all types of settings, including bathrooms, verandas and kitchens. Laminate floors are even ideal to use in offices, as the floors will not easily scratch with the use of office chairs (with suitable caster protection).
Real wood vs. laminate floors
The major difference between wood and laminate floors is simple: one is wood while the other is not. The base of a laminate floor is HDF board (High Density Fibre Board), while underneath, a barrier layer stops rising damp and prevents the boards from deforming. The design layer is a photo of wood or tiles that is printed on paper; this is covered (laminated) with a very strong and transparent protective wear layer.
Laminates are less expensive than wood floors simply because they are not truly wood floors. In addition, unlike wood, laminate floors cannot be refinished or repaired, and will need to be replaced when they begin to show wear.
However, laminate floors are simple to maintain, and they hold valuable properties such as a resistance to scratching, staining and burning - making them particularly suitable for high traffic areas of any business or home.
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