WOOD & LAMINATE
A NEW GENERATION
Solid wood flooring has been used for hundreds of years in houses and public buildings but it is really only in the last 60 years that the process has evolved from a craft to a science, with the introduction of multi-layered products and more recently in the late 1990’s the development of integral locking systems that greatly facilitate the installation of the floor.
The increasing popularity of using wood in modern homes has led to the need for meeting significant challenges. New housing is almost always centrally heated often leading to relatively low atmospheric moisture in the air. Advances have also been made in the materials used for subfloors, and furthermore, under floor heating has recently become more popular. These combined changes have lead to a need for an increased level of sophistication in the floors themselves.
The development of a floor that is multilayered in
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construction will therefore provide greater stability, and a product that in some cases can be laid and re-laid many times. Not only does this make it both re-usable and economical, but it is the very best use of a natural resource in the least wasteful and most practical way. In addition, the product can also be used safely in conjunction with under floor heating (subject to certain conditions) and can be laid much faster, resulting in lower fitting costs. Also on the plus side, if the wood is prefinished, it can be used immediately after installation.
Woodpecker flooring have used this development to create a greater range of design possibilities offering single plank, two strip and three strip options. The core of the board - the surface to which the top wear layer is adhered - can consist of a number of different materials:
High Density Fiberboard (HDF), which is ideal for use in conjunction with thinner
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top wear layer boards as its very high density gives the top layer additional support.
Soft wood, which is often used with a 4mm top wear layer as it absorbs impact and is arranged in a criss- cross pattern with the grains counteracting each other so as to provide maximum dimensional stability.
Ply Backing, which is particularly appropriate with thicker boards where the top wear layer is up to 6 or 7mm. This provides maximum stability and can also easily be nailed, stuck or floated depending on the needs of the installation.
Kenton Floors, a family owned business, have developed a unique system for retailers selling this Woodpecker range of both wood and laminate floors throughout the UK. This system consists of experienced technical support, a wide range of display systems, retail priced catalogues, a 48 hour postal sampling service and a reliable 24 hour delivery service.
The top quality Woodpecker Windsor floor is manufactured in Europe and is available in a wide choice of species and styles from Kenton Floors. With the Valinge patented locking system and a unique 7 coat finish it has exceptional wear qualities. With FSC certification and by using the very latest in water based surface finish’s Woodpecker Windsor floors offer the ultimate in quality, specification and reliability.
The aim of Kenton is to offer a complete range of floors to be able to supply the needs of the majority of the market with ‘value’ products. Offering top quality prices with a friendly and honest service, Kenton are a team dedicated to providing world class service.
www.woodpeckerflooring.co.uk
www.tomorrowsflooring.com
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