Laminate Flooring 
Laminate floorings main advantages are that it is easy to install, is very hardwearing and relatively inexpensive compared to real hardwood flooring. Laminate flooring is a floating floor, which means it does not fasten directly to the sub-floor. Instead the planks are clicked together. This enables the floor to be fitted fast and with no real mess.
 
Wear Layer
The top wear layer is provided by the melamine resin, a highly wear resistant material that makes laminate flooring so hard wearing. This top layer is very similar to the top layer on counter or kitchen work tops but is usually around 40% stronger. This makes the laminate flooring highly resistant to scratches, burns, dent’s, stains, etc.
 
Core layer
This is made up of high density fibreboard (H.D.F.). This is saturated in resins to make it extremely hard.
 
Stabilizing layer
The bottom layer is the stabilizing layer; this is what gives the laminate floor its stability. It is made up of moisture resistant resins
 
Hardness & Stability
The decorative paper is what gives the laminate flooring its individual appearance. There are a wide range of innovative and highly authentic wood reproduction decorative coverings, but the large variety of interesting reproduction tile designs and fantasy decorative coverings should not be forgotten either. The exquisite abrasion treatment makes the floors more solid to avoid being scratched and crashed.
 
Installation Recommendations
If you are laying laminate flooring over a concrete sub-floor then you will fist need to lay down a damp proof membrane (DPM). This is basically a sheet of plastic usually around 5mm which helps protect the Laminate from moisture. On top of this goes the foam underlay this acts as sound absorption and also helps even out minor irregularities in the sub-floor.
 
Everyday Maintenance
Laminate floors should be cleaned daily to avoid the build up of any unwanted grit and dirt. It is best to vacuum, sweep or dry mop the floor first to remove any of the dirt that has accumulated. It is also recommended that 2-3 times a week.
Laminate floors that have a wood grating finish or a 'v groove' should be dry mopped with a micro-fibre cloth. Do not wet mop these as the water can run into the 'v groove' and damage the flooring.

Finish Type

Aluminum Oxide

Specifications

12.3mm x 5" x 47 3/4 "
12.3mm x 4 5/8 " x 47 3/4 "
8.3mm x 3 5/8 "x 47 3/4 "