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One of the most common questions is how durable is laminate flooring.
Laminate flooring is usually the first choice when comes to the large pets and scratches.
Common sense is that if you apply enough pressure you can damage any surface but laminate flooring aluminum oxide finish will be more resistant to scratches then natural wood product.
When comes to pet accidents…very common concern…you need to make sure you keep wood floor dry as much as possible. It goes the same for hardwood and laminate flooring.
Filed under General Laminate Flooring
Filed under General Laminate Flooring
I was browsing You Tube and was suprised to find laminate flooring installation videos.
Here is one of them that explains the basics and the ease of installation. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHkaEeUsXis
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Filed under General Laminate Flooring
“Laminate flooring is a great flooring option because you can have the beautiful look of a hardwood floor without all the maintenance. Our laminate flooring section takes you step-by-step through the installation process, and also contains consumer information and laminate floor care and maintenance tips.”
For more information from this great website, click here.
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High-end products remain hot sellers in 2008. Five years ago majority of laminate flooring market share was in 7mm or 8mm products but in last couple years 10mm and 12mm products are taking over. At the end of 2007 BuildDirect introduced 14mm Ac5 rated product (suitable for commercial use) and we are getting great response.
14 mm is manufactured under Toklo brand
This laminate flooring from Toklo is manufactured using exceptionally durable Tropical Hardwood Species:Acacia, Merant, Jeluton, and Kapur. The combination of these species allows for an easy installation, effortless maintenance, and considerable wear and tear. Each board also contains a Moisture Resistant Core Board- below 8% edge swelling, as well as a Water Repellent Locking System. High Dimensional stability and moisture resistant properties make this product the best in the global market.
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It is very important to keep the tongue and grove clean of any debris and check corners of your planks. It is recommend using a soft bristle brush during installation to avoid debris in the locking system. Once installed laminate flooring locking system is protected by very durable surface.
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Light colored floors tend to make room appear brighter and larger.
Dark colored floors may create more dramatic enviroment.
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Here is link to the first step of laminate flooring production
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To make the installation of laminate flooring possible and easy two very inexpensive tools can be purchased from majority of the stores selling laminate flooring.
Tapping block
Pull Bar
Pull bars are used for the last plank in a row that ends at a vertical structure such as a wall. In these areas it is impossible to use a tapping block due to the limited amount of space so a pull bar is used instead.
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Yes, laminate flooring can be moved multiply times but why would anyone do it??
The flooring should be removed carefully by taking each complete row apart along the long edge of the plank first and then separating the individual planks from each other on the short edge.
Considering the amount of work to take the product apart and considering the price of laminate it does not make any sense do this. It is less expensive just to buy the new floor.
