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We refer to laminate flooring as a moisture-resistant product. It’s not waterproof. That doesn’t mean it’s not suitable to use in kitchens though. Our 12mm high density fibre (HDF) flooring, for example is perfectly fine in a kitchen because there is no element of heat and humidity changes in a kitchen compared to that of […]
The short answer is that there isn’t any laminate flooring on the market that’s totally scratch proof. It’s just a fact that any flooring material, from natural wood to engineered timber or hybrid flooring, can be damaged. However, there are a few factors that will determine how resistant your laminate is to damage.
The answer is both yes and no. Laminate flooring that’s 8mm with a medium density fibre (MDF) core is used by a lot of big retail stores and builders that work on big-volume projects. It’s essentially a mass-market product and is popular.
Laminate flooring is made from 4 layers: coating, pattern, substrate, and backing layers. The coating is a transparent covering that protects the printed wood pattern. Under this is the core, which is made from high density fibreboard, and backed with a foam designed to add cushioning and dampen footsteps.
Laminate is an incredibly durable flooring option. Many of our laminates are AC5 rated, meaning they are designed to be scratch resistant in a commercial setting, which is far more wearing than the average household, even with kids and pets included.
Our laminate flooring comes in a massive range of colours, textures, finishes and sizes. Click here to see the full range.
We sell only the highest quality products, which means flooring you buy from us will last longer and look amazing for ages. However, as we are a factory direct seller, you’ll get incredible savings of up to 50% on our products as compared to other retailers. Contact us today for more information or to speak to our friendly staff.
