HDF Laminate Flooring
In the past years,laminate flooring was just an affrodable way to be alternative of hard wood flooring with a wood grain texture layer. But when it comes to water resistant considerations,normal laminate flooring is facing the same challenge what the real wood flooring does.
Fortunately that we got the hybrid core hdf laminate flooring coming into our daily decoration,the hybrid hdf core provides with a good waterproof capicity. It could be used in the bathroom and other wet conditions where there requires the flooring to be moisture and water resistant.
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Want to enjoy the look and feel of wood, but need a floor that can regularly stand up to spills? Waterproof laminate flooring is up to the task.
What is waterproof laminate flooring?
Simply put, waterproof laminate flooring is a material that can be exposed to liquids without getting stained or damaged. That means you can safely install it in a bathroom, mud room, and any other area of a home or business that tends to encounter lots of messes and moisture—you can even safely install waterproof laminate flooring in a basement. But thanks to the photorealistic wood image printed on each laminate plank, you’ll still get to enjoy the visual elegance of real wood floors.
The amazing thing about laminate is its versatility. It can mimic the appearance of various types of hardwood, stone, tile and even concrete floors, which makes the surface ideal for most rooms in your household.
It's especially great for living rooms, because it can match the aesthetic and design choices of your space at a fraction of the cost of aforementioned flooring options.
Laminate also fits bedrooms well, but it can get noisy because it is typically denser than other flooring solutions such as hardwood, amplifying sounds like footsteps.
One thing you should keep in mind when selecting laminate for rooms such as bathrooms and kitchens is moisture damage – more on that in the next section of this article.
●Durability and Waterproofing
Laminate is a highly durable flooring option due to its multi-layer design, where each layer serves a purpose of minimizing the impact of daily wear and tear.
The top (wear) layer is designed to protect the surface from scratches, dents and moisture damage, making this flooring option great for households with dogs and cats.
While the wear layer does offer protection against spills and surface moisture, it doesn't make the flooring completely waterproof, making laminate a less than ideal option for bathrooms.
Waterproof laminate does exist, though. It has hydrophobic coating, a slightly different core, and tighter locking systems to ensure better moisture resistance throughout the entire plank.
As opposed to the top layer which mitigates minor damage to the surface, the core layer provides most of the stability and durability, allowing the floor to withstand heavy pressure, such as furniture.
Another key factor that should be considered if you have pets is the laminate's AC (abrasion classification) rating. Higher residential AC rating (AC3 and above) means better scratch resistance.
●Installation
Installation of laminate flooring is a relatively straight-forward procedure. If you're an experienced DIY enthusiast, you should be able to install laminate by yourself with the right tools for the job.
This doesn’t mean that it's an easy project to tackle, though. You should consider hiring a professional installer if you're not comfortable with tasks like measuring, cutting, and accurately aligning the planks.
The typical cost of professional installation is $2 to $5 per square foot.
Key Steps For Installation
◆The first thing you should do is prepare the subfloor. Make sure the subfloor is not only clean, dry, and level but also free from any debris or protruding nails that could affect the stability of the laminate planks.
◆Next, you need to lay down an underlayment. Underlayment serves as a moisture barrier, and it helps smooth out minor imperfections in the subfloor.
It also provides sound dampening, helping reduce the noise of walking on the surface. Some laminate flooring comes with pre-attached underlayment, which simplifies this step.
◆The final step is clicking the laminate planks together to ensure a snug fit. As you lay down each piece, remember to use spacers between the flooring and the walls.
This space is important because it gives the floor room to expand a little when it gets warmer and the air gets more humid, preventing the floor from buckling or lifting.
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