The Benefits of a Floating Laminate Floor
Due to its distinct composition laminate is one of the most ‘low-maintenance’ materials on the market. Laminate flooring is usually made up of various layers fused together to form a flooring board. There are four main layers: the wear layer, the pattern layer (also known as the image layer), the processed wood core (made of fiberboard), and a balancing layer on top of that.
Strength under stress
A water barrier and scratch resistance layer is generally incorporated within these layers. These various layers are secured together using high pressure to ensure that the laminate floor produced is highly resistant. The pressure also makes sure that the layers stick together and have a lasting look for many years.
A floating finish
Before the invention of floating floor boards, laminated floors had to be glued to the subfloor. However, with the advent of the tongue-and-groove method, individual planks can be interlocked to form the flooring bed to give a complete finish. Floating laminate floors have many things in favor over glue down options, some of which include:
- A floating laminate floor can be installed by simply floating the flooring boards over the original flooring or subfloor.It can be conveniently installed over many different types of existing floors, whatever material the subfloor is made of.
- Whether it is plywood, concrete slab, or OSBA floating laminate floor does not have to be installed by the tedious and demanding processes of a nail-down or glue-down installation. It requires less effort and time for the installation.
- The wear layer is thick and solid, giving it the feel of a hardwood.
- Any small or large part of a floating laminate floor can be replaced anytime for multiple reasons, including wear and tear.
A floating laminate floor has the ease of care of a usual laminate floor, yet it is durable and resistant as a hardwood floor. Because of this, it’s not surprising that floating laminate floors are consistently popular with homeowners.