How Are Laminate Floors Made?
Have you ever wondered how laminate floors are made? We have you covered; laminate floors are a type of flooring that is made up of several layers of material that are fused together. The layers are typically made from high-density fiberboard (HDF), melamine resin, and a photographic layer that simulates the look of real wood, stone, or tile.
The process of making laminate floors involves the following steps:
Design: The design for the photographic layer is created using high-resolution photographs of real wood, stone, or tile. The photographs are printed on a special paper using a digital printing process.
Impregnation: The paper with the photographic layer is then impregnated with melamine resin. The resin is heated and pressurized to create a strong bond between the paper and the HDF core layer.
Pressing: The HDF core layer is then coated with the impregnated paper layer, and a clear top layer is added to protect the surface from scratches and wear. The layers are then pressed together under high heat and pressure to fuse them together.
Finishing: The finished laminate flooring is then cut to size and shape, and the edges are finished with a tongue-and-groove system that allows the pieces to snap together for easy installation.
Laminate flooring is a popular choice for homeowners because it is affordable, durable, and easy to install. While offering the widest variety of designs and styles, these newer laminate floors can look as good as hardwood, stone or tile, while offering the benefits that have made laminate floors so popular. If you haven’t seen these floors for yourself, stop into our showroom and let us show you just how good these floors can look.
- The Team at Exclusively Floors and Cabinets