Laminates High Point

Many people know that laminate flooring is a great option for individuals who know that they do not want carpet flooring, but do not want to spend too much on natural hardwood flooring. Even though many people have an idea of what are laminates, High Point residents might think that all laminates are the same, but this is not true. There are many ways that flooring manufactures can change the appearance of laminate flooring s that people looking to upgrade their floor have a few different options to choose from. Regardless of how different they look, laminates are still thin layers of wood or particle board that are pressed together.

Manufacturing Methods for Different Laminate Flooring

Regardless of finish or looks, one way that laminate flooring can be different from other laminates is how they are made. With laminates, High Point residents should know that there are two main ways professionals make their flooring tiles. One method creates high pressure laminate, which is great for areas of a home that has a lot of foot traffic. Another method for making laminate flooring is known as direct pressure laminate. These methods are both very similar, but one method used more weight and pressure to press the different layers of partial bored together.

Different Types of Laminate Finishes

Even if laminate flooring is trying to imitate real wood, they do not all feel the same because some manufacturers use different finishing. When it comes to laminates, High Point resident might see a natural wood finish as the most popular type of finish because that is what most people seek out. Other types of finishes that people are often interested in are smooth satin finishes or a textured finish such as a matte finish. Another option that is not as common is laminate flooring that is designed to look like slate or stone.

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