ABOUT LAMINATE
Laminate explained: What are laminate floorings?
The first
laminate flooring was developed in Sweden in 1977, but did not appear on the
market until 1980. The new type of flooring quickly spread to other European
countries. During the initial years the laminate floorings were not of a
particularly high quality, but thanks to continuous development clear progress
was achieved from the end of the 1980s.
Today laminate
is one of the most popular floorings in the world and Krono Germany is one of
the world market leaders. What has not changed since the 1980s is the
composition of the laminate flooring. The rough build-up consists of three
layers.
The bottom layer
is an impregnated layer which increases dimensional stability and acts as a
moisture barrier on the underside of the substrate. The thick, middle layer is
the substrate. It is made from wood-based materials. The top, visible layer is
the wear and decor layer which, depending on the production method used, can
consist of several layers. It is made from special resin-impregnated cellulose (paper)
and makes the floor durable and visually attractive.
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