LAMINATE FLOORING BUYING GUIDE

1. What is Laminate Flooring? 

Laminate flooring is a material made from natural wood powder combined with high-pressure technology to create HDF wood material. It can mimic various wood types in surface finish such as oak, walnut, hickory, and maple, or it can model tiled or stone floors.

2. Popular Types of Laminate Flooring

Plastic Laminate: Plastic laminate flooring is entirely synthetic. Some people avoid it for this reason, but it can be half the cost of engineered wood. It is waterproof and not easily dented, scratched, or stained, making it ideal for messy and high-traffic areas. Manufacturers have made significant advances in making plastic laminate look very much like the materials it mimics.

Engineered Wood: For those particular about using real wood but still wanting the benefits of laminate flooring, engineered wood uses layers of real wood alongside acrylic coating. It can be twice as expensive as plastic laminate and less durable against damage and water. However, unlike plastic laminate, it can be sanded and refinished a few times to extend its life.

3. Factors to Consider when Choosing Laminate Flooring

Clearly Determine the Purpose of Using Laminate Flooring: If you plan to sell your house soon, engineered wood flooring can enhance value more than plastic laminate. When choosing laminate flooring, opt for light colors for small apartments. Neutral colors are suitable for bedrooms and kitchens. For living room flooring, choose deep tones like earthy brown, terracotta, or gray-brown to bring a calm and elegant beauty to the room.

Consider the Prices of Laminate Flooring: Price is a crucial factor in deciding whether to buy a product. Laminate flooring is no exception. In the market, the price range of laminate flooring is divided into three levels. Consumers should base their choices on their family's financial situation to select the most suitable laminate flooring model.

4. How to Choose Laminate Flooring

Choose Water-Resistant Laminate Flooring: Laminate flooring is generally sensitive to water. However, high-end laminate flooring will have a core wood density of typically over 800 kg/m3. Denser core wood increases durability and moisture resistance. Thus, the moisture resistance of these types of laminate flooring will be higher than that of cheaper ones.

Choose Health-Safe Laminate Flooring: The formaldehyde emission level is a very important parameter often overlooked by consumers. Cheaper laminate flooring types will have higher formaldehyde emissions, negatively impacting health. Consumers should ask about this parameter before deciding to buy laminate flooring. The allowed standard for laminate flooring is levels E2, E1, E0. Types of laminate flooring with emission levels higher than E2 or unclear emission levels are unsafe for health.

Choose Laminate Flooring with a Beautiful Surface and Scratch Resistance: The wear resistance standard from AC3 to AC5 indicates that laminate flooring can withstand scratches, wear, and pressure suitable for residential and commercial spaces.

Durability of Laminate Flooring: Laminate wood can resist environmental impacts that affect traditional wood materials, such as termites and warping, depending on the material you choose.

Currently, Timber Villa is one of the reputable companies of laminate flooring with competitive costs. Timber Villa has experience in many flooring projects, large and small, such as private homes, living rooms, bedrooms, business offices, hotels, restaurants, cafes, large and small apartments, poolside flooring, and garden flooring. Contact Timber Villa for consultation and at-home price quotation.

With strengths and dedication to work and professional installation, Timber Villa is always honored to accompany your projects. If you need to buy laminate flooring and have it installed with quality and at a low cost, contact Timber Villa for the most professional service.

VILLA TIMBER FLOORING & RENOVATION PTY LTD (AUSTRALIA)

Tel: (03) 9191 9898

Mobile: 0434 331 642 (Quang) - 0422 879 868 (Vinh Pham)

Email: inquiry@timbervilla.au

Address: 298 Canterbury Road, Surrey Hills, VIC 3127

VILA WOODEN FURNITURE JOINT STOCK COMPANY (VIET NAM)

Address: 133 Nguyen Nhan, Hoa Tho Dong Ward, Cam Le District, Da Nang City, Vietnam

Hotline: 0905 612 637

Tax: 0401929279

Email: inquiry@timbervilla.au