Laminate flooring - Revision history

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	* Ash or oak wood flooring.		* Ash or oak wood flooring.
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	* Floating floor.		* Floating floor.
	* Flooring defects.		* Flooring defects.
		+	* Laminate.
	* Subfloor.		* Subfloor.
	* The Differences Between Engineered Flooring and Solid Hardwood Flooring.		* The Differences Between Engineered Flooring and Solid Hardwood Flooring.

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	* Floating floor.		* Floating floor.
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	* The Differences Between Engineered Flooring and Solid Hardwood Flooring.		* The Differences Between Engineered Flooring and Solid Hardwood Flooring.
	* Types of floor.		* Types of floor.
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	* Ash or oak wood flooring.		* Ash or oak wood flooring.
	* BREEAM Speculative floor & ceiling finishes.		* BREEAM Speculative floor & ceiling finishes.
		+	* Click and lock flooring.
	* Concrete floor.		* Concrete floor.
	* Cork flooring.		* Cork flooring.
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	* Underfloor heating.		* Underfloor heating.

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	An important part of the installation process is the preparation of the flooring surface. While it may or may not be necessary to remove old flooring, a suitable underlay should always be used. Since this installation method creates a floating surface, it is possible to put one floor on top of another, with underlay in between, as long as the surface is clean, flat and dry.		An important part of the installation process is the preparation of the flooring surface. While it may or may not be necessary to remove old flooring, a suitable underlay should always be used. Since this installation method creates a floating surface, it is possible to put one floor on top of another, with underlay in between, as long as the surface is clean, flat and dry.

−	Under the right conditions, a laminate floor may installed over the following surfaces:	+	Under the right conditions, a laminate floor may be installed over the following surfaces:

	* Concrete slab.		* Concrete slab.

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	= History of laminates =		= History of laminates =

−	Laminate flooring has been on the market since the 1970s. The Swedish Chemical Company Perstorp AB Holdings is credited with inventing laminate flooring ~~through a collective effort~~ in 1977. The team was given the task of modifying laminate kitchen countertops for use as flooring materials. The resulting product was launched in Sweden under the name Perstorp Golv GL80 in 1980. It was introduced to European markets in 1984 as Pergo ~~(an acronym of Perstorp Golv)~~ and ~~brought~~ to North America in 1994.	+	Laminate flooring has been on the market since the 1970s. The Swedish Chemical Company Perstorp AB Holdings is credited with inventing laminate flooring in 1977. The team was given the task of modifying laminate kitchen countertops for use as flooring materials. The resulting product was launched in Sweden under the name Perstorp Golv GL80 in 1980. It was introduced to European markets in 1984 as 'Pergo' and taken to North America in 1994.

	Early iterations of laminate flooring were often considered inferior to real wood due to poor printing quality and manufacturing processes. Glue-based installation methods sometimes resulted in buckled surfaces.		Early iterations of laminate flooring were often considered inferior to real wood due to poor printing quality and manufacturing processes. Glue-based installation methods sometimes resulted in buckled surfaces.

−	Over time, printing technology and installation ~~methods~~ improved. Current laminate flooring products can include realistic bevels, grooves and embossed surface textures to make them look and feel more authentic.	+	Over time, printing technology and installation improved. Current laminate flooring products can include realistic bevels, grooves and embossed surface textures to make them look and feel more authentic. A glueless click and lock method was introduced in 1996.

−	~~To address past installation issues, a glueless click and lock method was introduced in 1996. This improved the product’s popularity in the marketplace.~~ Laminate flooring products are now available in ~~different~~ widths, lengths and thicknesses.	+	Laminate flooring products are now available in a wide range of patterns, textures, widths, lengths and thicknesses.

	= Installation =		= Installation =

−	Based on ~~this~~ click and lock method, installation of laminate flooring is fairly simple~~. Most of the time,~~ a professional contractor is not required.	+	Based on the click and lock method, installation of laminate flooring is fairly simple and a professional contractor may not be required.

−	An important part of the installation process is the preparation of the flooring surface. While it may be necessary to remove old flooring, ~~it’s not always required. Suitable underlayment~~ should be used ~~regardless~~.	+	An important part of the installation process is the preparation of the flooring surface. While it may or may not be necessary to remove old flooring, a suitable underlay should always be used. Since this installation method creates a floating surface, it is possible to put one floor on top of another, with underlay in between, as long as the surface is clean, flat and dry.

−	~~Since this installation method creates a floating surface, it is possible to put one floor on top of another, with underlayment in between, as long as the surface is clean, flat and dry.~~ Under the right conditions, a laminate floor may installed over the following surfaces:	+	Under the right conditions, a laminate floor may installed over the following surfaces:

	* Concrete slab.		* Concrete slab.
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	* Vinyl tiles, sheets or planks.		* Vinyl tiles, sheets or planks.

−	Before installation, materials should be given time to ~~acclimate~~ to their environment. The unopened boxes can sit for 48 hours or more at normal room temperature to give them time to adjust.	+	Before installation, materials should be given time to acclimatise to their environment. The unopened boxes can sit for 48 hours or more at normal room temperature to give them time to adjust.

−	Next, it may be beneficial to arrange the laminate materials on the floor as a mock up before ~~officially~~ installing them. While the click and lock method isn’t permanent, this planning step helps to anticipate cuts and adjustments created by the shape of the room or difficult areas around doors.	+	Next, it may be beneficial to arrange the laminate materials on the floor as a mock up before installing them. While the click and lock method isn’t permanent, this planning step helps to anticipate cuts and adjustments created by the shape of the room or difficult areas around doors.

−	It is important to ~~allocate~~ slight gaps between the floor and the wall for expansion ~~space~~ once the boards are locked in place.	+	It is important to leave slight gaps between the floor and the wall for expansion once the boards are locked in place.

	= Durability =		= Durability =

−	Laminate flooring is rated for its durability based on an Abrasion Criteria (AC) system. On a scale from one to five, these ratings measure wear resistance and help determine the suitability of products for different applications~~. Here is an overview of the AC rating system~~:	+	Laminate flooring is rated for its durability based on an Abrasion Criteria (AC) system. On a scale from one to five, these ratings measure wear resistance and help determine the suitability of products for different applications:

	* AC1—moderate domestic applications		* AC1—moderate domestic applications
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	* AC5—heavy commercial applications		* AC5—heavy commercial applications

−	High quality laminates may have a 20-year warranty~~. However, it is not possible to sand or refinish laminate floors once they become damaged or worn~~.	+	High quality laminates may have a 20-year warranty.

	= Maintenance =		= Maintenance =
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	Cleaning simply requires sweeping, although more serious stains can be treated with wood floor cleaner and a damp mop. Water should not be left standing on laminate flooring surfaces.		Cleaning simply requires sweeping, although more serious stains can be treated with wood floor cleaner and a damp mop. Water should not be left standing on laminate flooring surfaces.
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		+	It is not possible to sand or refinish laminate floors if they become damaged or worn.

	Many laminate floors are recyclable and can be reprocessed into other products. Old laminate floors should not be incinerated, due to the chemicals that are part of the manufacturing process.		Many laminate floors are recyclable and can be reprocessed into other products. Old laminate floors should not be incinerated, due to the chemicals that are part of the manufacturing process.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	The term ‘flooring’ refers to the lower enclosing surface of spaces within buildings. This may be part of the floor structure, such as the upper surface of a concrete slab or floor boards, but typically it is a permanent covering laid over the floor. There are many types of flooring materials available.	+	The term ‘flooring’ refers to the lower enclosing surface of spaces within buildings. This may be part of the floor structure, such as the upper surface of a concrete slab or floor boards, but typically it is a permanent covering laid over the floor. There are many types of flooring materials available. For more information see Types of flooring.
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−	For more information see Types of flooring.	+

	= What is laminate flooring? =		= What is laminate flooring? =

−	Laminate flooring ~~(also known as floating wood tile)~~ is a synthetic flooring product made from multiple layers. Modern click and lock laminate floors float - they are not fixed to the layer underneath.	+	Laminate flooring is a synthetic flooring product made from multiple layers. Modern click and lock laminate floors 'float' - in that they are not fixed to the layer underneath.

−	While there are many different laminate flooring manufacturing methods, they are generally based on variations of ~~the same procedure~~:	+	While there are many different laminate flooring manufacturing methods, they are generally based on variations of a similar composition:

−	* The top layer is a moisture resistant (but not waterproof), high resolution photographic image of a natural material - such as wood or stone. This layer is coated with a clear, protective (and sometimes scratch resistant) finish that prevents the image from fading ~~from~~ age or ~~due to~~ exposure to sunlight.	+	* The top layer is a moisture resistant (but not waterproof), high resolution photographic image of a natural material - such as wood or stone. This layer is coated with a clear, protective (and sometimes scratch resistant) finish that prevents the image from fading with age or from exposure to sunlight.
	* Below that is a core made from compressed fibreboard designed to stabilise the product.		* Below that is a core made from compressed fibreboard designed to stabilise the product.
−	* The bottom layer, which is often the same thickness as the core, is made from melamine resin. Its purpose is to add moisture resistance and noise absorption ~~to the entire product~~. ~~The bottom layer~~ strengthens the flooring ~~planks~~ and can help ~~to mask~~ minor imperfections ~~that may exist~~ in the subfloor.	+	* The bottom layer, which is often the same thickness as the core, is made from melamine resin. Its purpose is to add moisture resistance and noise absorption. It also strengthens the flooring and can help even out minor imperfections in the subfloor.

−	~~As of June 2020,~~ BS EN 13329~~:2016 covers~~ the specification requirements of laminate flooring.	+	BS EN 13329 sets out the specification requirements for laminate flooring.

	= History of laminates =		= History of laminates =

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	Many laminate floors are recyclable and can be reprocessed into other products. Old laminate floors should not be incinerated, due to the chemicals that are part of the manufacturing process.		Many laminate floors are recyclable and can be reprocessed into other products. Old laminate floors should not be incinerated, due to the chemicals that are part of the manufacturing process.
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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

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	* Domestic floors: Part 1: Construction, insulation and damp proofing.		* Domestic floors: Part 1: Construction, insulation and damp proofing.
	* Floating floor.		* Floating floor.
−	* Floating floors in buildings.
−	* Floor definition.
−	* Floor insulation.
	* Flooring defects.		* Flooring defects.
−	* Mastic asphalt flooring.
−	* Polymeric flooring.
−	* Raised floor.
−	* Resilient flooring.
	* The Differences Between Engineered Flooring and Solid Hardwood Flooring.		* The Differences Between Engineered Flooring and Solid Hardwood Flooring.
	* Types of floor.		* Types of floor.

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	* Ash or oak wood flooring.		* Ash or oak wood flooring.
	* BREEAM Speculative floor & ceiling finishes.		* BREEAM Speculative floor & ceiling finishes.
−	* Concrete ~~flooring~~.	+	* Concrete floor.
	* Cork flooring.		* Cork flooring.
	* Domestic floors: Part 1: Construction, insulation and damp proofing.		* Domestic floors: Part 1: Construction, insulation and damp proofing.