High Quality Laminate

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High quality laminate.

Cheaper brands will have a quickly repetitive pattern but a high quality laminate flooring will generally have the picture spread out far enough that it s not recognizable to the average person. High pressure laminates are second generation descendants of the original plastic laminates and they often include special properties such as very high resistance to wear fire and chemicals. The floor can be comfortably installed in high traffic area which is always a concern with natural wood. Most luxury laminates fall into the category of high pressure laminates hpls.

Higher quality laminate floors have patterns with enough variety that they look natural. Some grades of hpl can be shaped into ornate edging treatments. The high quality top layer makes laminate flooring especially resistant to the elements. If the floor looks machine made it is of lower quality.

For residential use look for laminate with a rating of ac2 of higher. The flooring is also uv resistant which means you can install it on a porch or other outdoor space without worrying about wearing quickly. Read more about laminate flooring cost. The higher the ac rating the more durable the laminate.