WOOD & LAMINATE
Hardwood flooring experts Atkinson and Kirby might be convinced that a laminate floor cannot possibly compare to the real thing, but is everyone else so sure?
board and a red/brown sweeping grain and large filled knots. Larch has a natural oiled finish, which will require a further coat once laid. An overall thickness of 15mm, a 4mm wear layer is part of the 3 layer construction. The 190nn boards are all tongue, grooved and end matched, with micro bevelled edges and come in fixed 1900mm lengths.
Engineered Antique Oak plank is the latest addition, as a long awaited alternative to its solid counterpart. The antique stained board which is hand distressed, has a 3mm hardwood wear layer with an overall board thickness of 14mm. The lacquered finish 127mm wide boards are random length which gives the impression of a solid floor when laid. Ideal for use in period properties or public houses, this flooring gives a fantastic period feel. Staying with a more traditional feel Larch provides a pine like appearance with a yellowish
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The latest product to become part of the Diamond Range is 21mm thick Walnut which incorporates a 5mm hardwood wear layer on a multi-ply board. These structural boards may be laid floating, glued down or over joists or battens and come in fixed 1860mm lengths that have a low gloss lacquer finish. The beauty of this natural grade floor in a 190mm wide finish really does give an opulent appearance.
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According to a recent poll conducted by FloorTalk, 42% of the industry professionals surveyed online believed that laminate flooring was a good alternative to hardwood because it was cheap and practical for families, but that it was only a worthwhile product as far as looks were concerned, not quality. This was re- iterated by the remaining poll results where 36% voted that laminate flooring was beneficial because it was cheaper than hardwood, 11% believed that because of it’s cheap price, it was also cheap in nature, with the opinion that it could not withhold the wear are tear of everyday use, and another 11% considered laminates to be too “loud and clinky”.
Although many improvements have been made since laminates were introduced, such as increased resin on the wear layer to reduce scratches, and improvements in underlay to avoid noisy floors, the preconceived notions that come hand in hand with laminates may be hard to dissolve in the near future. Despite their increased popularity and availability due to high demand, it seems many would still be prepared to dig into their pockets a little deeper for the more authentic floor.
For the time being, it appears that everyone can get hold of a floor that will look like wood, whether it’s the real deal or not. And despite wallets being slightly tighter in the past year or two, many are still willing to opt out for a long lasting, beautiful looking floor, seeing it as a solid investment as opposed to a splurge or a quick-fix; as long as you can afford it.
http://floortalk.wfca.org/
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