HDF Laminated Wooden Flooring

Types of Laminate Flooring

There are several different types of laminate flooring to think about when you’re ready for a new look in your home. For bathroom laminate flooring and kitchen laminate flooring, look into waterproof laminate. The water-resistant flooring feature makes it great for wet spaces. Wide-plank laminate is a popular choice for many homeowners, and laminate with attached underlayment makes installation a little easier, especially if you’re doing it yourself.

Caring for Laminate Flooring

The best part about this flooring is that it’s easy to maintain. Laminate is a durable flooring option perfect for high-traffic areas, and some laminate is designed specifically for households with pets and kids. A wear layer protects it from damage like scratches and stains — but it’s still important to maintain it so that it lasts. When it comes to washing laminate floors, regularly sweep, dry-mop or vacuum to pick up dirt, dust and debris to keep your floors looking their best. Occasionally, they’ll need a deeper cleaning, and for that a damp mop should do the trick.

What exactly is Laminate and How is Laminate Flooring Made?

Laminate is a multi-layer synthetic flooring product that is designed to simulate the look of wood or stone. 

This is achieved by fusing together 4 different layers in a process called lamination. When it comes to laminate flooring, this simply means layering materials together to create a stronger and more durable structure.

The four layers are:  

●Wear layer

This is the surface layer of laminate. It's made of thin, flexible sheets of paper which are used to provide a coating and protect the surface from scratches, dents, and water damage. 

●Image Layer 

Directly beneath lies the image layer, also known as the pattern layer. It’s essentially a high-resolution photographic image of the flooring material printed on paper or directly onto the substrate. It gives laminate the appearance of wood, stone, or any other material.

●Core Layer

This is the bulk of the floor, usually made from high-density fiberboard (HDF). HDF is a type of engineered wood product that's made from wood fibers combined with resin and wax under heat and high pressure to create a dense, stable, and strong board made to sustain impact. 

Its thickness ranges from 6 to 12 mm depending on the quality of laminate, and it serves to provide stability, durability, and forms the "body" of the laminate flooring. 

●Backing Layer

The backing layer is the lowest layer of laminate. It’s in charge of preserving the plank from moisture damage while providing dimensional stability.

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