Laminate flooring is made by gluing a decorative top layer to a solid core of pressed wood fibers.
Floor laminate top layer wood.
But your flooring looks like a vinyl or platstic laminate flooring product.
The high quality top layer makes laminate flooring especially resistant to the elements.
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Yes they can at least once.
Made from three different layers including a solid oak top layer this flooring is incredibly hardwearing and stable.
However the end result is less than impressive when compared to a real wood floor.
An engineered floor with a 3 millimeter top for instance can handle two refinishings.
Over this is a design layer that is printed to resemble wood or other material.
When copying wood this floor can still look not as genuine due to the regularity of the wood grains in the photographic layer.
Floors with a wear layer less than 2 millimeters thick can tolerate a light scuff sanding with a buffer.
Thicker top layers can be sanded just like solid wood allowing you to erase deeper scratches and dents.
The wear layer of laminate floor is extremely tough which makes cleanup and maintenance easy.
Laminate flooring can imitate all kinds of wood species or can be made to look like stone ceramic tile and even leather.
The flooring is also uv resistant which means you can install it on a porch or other outdoor space without worrying about wearing quickly.
The floor can be comfortably installed in high traffic area which is always a concern with natural wood.
The design layer is protected by a clear hard wear layer that offers good resistance to scratching and stains.
The wide width light gray color and embossed finish are able to transcend well beyond just one design style to put itself to work in any home or business.
Occasional sweeping keeps the surface free from abrasive grit.
The glossy texture of the top layer can also look different from traditional hardwoods.
Real wood top layer flooring also known as engineered wood flooring offers a more practical surface to solid wood flooring but doesn t compromise on the innovative design and authentic luxurious finish.
Snap together laminate flooring eliminates the need for voc releasing glues.
Our photograph above shows a thin wood top layer on a laminated wood floor product.
Water resistant eir silverton oak 8 mm thick x 7 1 2 in.
Laminate is cheaper when bought in bulk though which is a consideration factor.
Complete with the texture feeling and strength of an actual hardwood floor.
The top decorative layer is actually a photograph of various materials.
No old growth or exotic trees are used to produce laminate flooring.
Laminate flooring is manufactured by starting with a core layer of fiberboard made of wood byproducts.
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