Laminate Flooring

What exactly is it made up of ?

A) Wear layer:  This easy-to-clean surface

contains aluminum oxide which protects the floor from stains, fading and wear. 

Look for an abrasion classification (A/C) rating of at least 3 for adequate residential use.

B) Image design layer: A photographic image of

wood, stone, or virtually anything you can imagine.

Residential Light commercial HEAVY commercial

Sizes in mm ( LxBxT)

1200x180x8 to1300 x195x8.5

1215x195x8.5 to 1300x205x9

1215x200x12 to 1300x390x12

Colors Almost any desirable

Almost any desirable Almost any desirable

Textures and finishes

SmoothEmbossedWood grained

SmoothEmbossed

Smooth

Cost per Sq Ft Rs 75 to Rs 500. Rs 120 to Rs 500 Rs 180-Rs 500

What is the range?

Whats so good about it ? •Ultra Realistic DesignsProvides the realistic look of wood, tile or stone at a lower cost.•Long LastingExtremely durable and far less apt to scratch than wood.•DIY-FriendlyExceptionally easy to install because interlocking floating pieces attach to each other with no glue, rather than the subfloor.•Easy Area-to-Area TransitionsEasy to adjoin to other floors, due to its 7 to 10 mm (approximately 1/3") thickness.•Environmentally ResponsibleYield from the tree is dramatically higher than real wood - means far fewer trees are needed for production.•Its Cheap!Gives the look of a rich wooden flooring and costs less than half of the real thing.

So whats not so good about it?•Cannot be refinished.•Shorter life expectancy than natural products.•Surface cannot be left wet.

How is it Installed?

Roll out Armstrong Flooring Underlayment or Moisture Barrier Sheetingalong the starting wall, and cut to length

Cross section of a typical laminate plank

Lay the first full piece withthe small, tongue sidefacing the wall.

Install second and subsequent full piecesin the first row by aligning short ends ofboards and locking into place.

Continue laying boards in the first rowuntil you need to cut the last piece.

Measure the distance between the wall and the face surface of the lastboard. Subtract 1/4″ and cut the board.

Begin the second row of planks withthe piece cut from the last piece in thefirst row. End joints of all boardsshould be staggered 8″ ormore.

Install the long end of the first board atan angle to the board in the previousrow. Keep this board at its naturalangle slightly raised off the subfloor.

Continue installing full boards in thesecond row by angling the short end ofthe next board in the row to lock intothe previous board.

Supporting accessories and fixing details

Mdf moulding Multi purpose mdf reducer

Nosing with track system

T moulding

Scotia

End edge