Learn
about the different fashions and high-performance durability making
laminate flooring the perfect choice for your active lifestyle.
Use this guide and visit our store to consult with our experts first
hand.
Discover the Benefits of
Laminate
Laminates' smartly balanced durability, good looks and value pricing
means you can expand your decorating ideas without increasing your
budget or sacrificing quality.
Choose Laminates to Achieve
Your Decorating Goals
Today's laminates are available in a broad variety of handsomely crafted
designs. You'll find laminates in vivid, swirling wood grains so natural
looking you'd swear they were solid hardwood.
Others re-create the ornate appeal of tile or stone, while still
providing the rugged durability at a value price that makes laminates so
practical for any room in your home.
Whether you prefer the natural look of wood or stone, or the effect of
colors and geometric patterns produced by artisans, you'll find a
long-wearing laminate to accomplish your decorating ideas within the
budget you've set.
Select Lasting Durability
Rest assured the beautiful design you love today will remain beautiful
in the years to come.
All laminates are constructed of four layers: wear, design, core and
back.
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The
wear layer is a clear layer of aluminum oxide that protects against
fading, stains and surface burns.
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The
design layer contains a high resolution photograph of the floor's
surface appearance and provides you with a variety of looks from the
burnished swirls of natural hardwood to the earthen textures of
ceramic or stone tiles.
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The
core layer is a construction durable high-density board which
protects against indentations and moisture.
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The
back layer is a stability layer, which protects the planks against
moisture and helps balance the floor.
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Thanks
to layered construction, laminate flooring absorbs the heavy traffic
and day-to-day use of an active family, while it continues to look
as good as the day it was installed.
All
these elements make a difference in how your laminate floor will look.
Don't forget to check out Installation to learn all about the little
details that make a big difference when transitioning from old floors to
new.