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Flooring - A Definition of TermsBy jason ashby Laminate Flooring - Usually made up from 4 different layers the bottom layer being the stabilizing layer the middle being the HDF core layer then comes a paper photographic image and finished of with a top layer of very hardwearing laminate it comes as planks and panels in wood, stone, tile, and other looks. Direct Pressure laminate - This is the standard laminate flooring and is constructed as above. High Pressure Laminate - This is when the laminate flooring has an extra layer of very high strength paper added under the photographic image. This make the laminate a lot tougher and more resistant to dents and scratches. Solid Wood Flooring - This is made up from 100% wood, thickness can range from 10mm up to 22mm and comes in an array of species with the most popular being Oak Beech Maple Ash Cherry most solid wood floors can be nailed down through the groove at a 35 degree angle or can be fully glued to the floor. Structured Flooring - This is made up from 3 different layers all of which are laid on top of each other at 90 degree angles this stops the wood from expanding the bottom and middle layer usually consists of spruce wood and on top of this is a layer of real hardwood which can range in thickness from between 1.5mm and 4mm the overall thickness of structured flooring can range from 10mm to 14mm this can be laid in several ways with the most common being glue between the tongue and groove. Engineered Flooring - This is another name for the above structured flooring. Veneer Flooring - This is very similar to laminate flooring it has a stabilizing base layer and a middle layer of HDF but the top layer is a thin layer of real wood usually around 0.7mm thick this cannot be sanded down the overall thickness can range from between 7mm & 10mm. Plank Flooring - This is when the whole of the flooring board is cut from the wood in one piece and can come in structured, engineered or sold wood flooring because it is out of one cut this type of flooring is usually a lot more expensive than 2 strip or 3 strip flooring. Two Strip Flooring - Much the same as above but this time there are 2 different strips of wood on the surface of the flooring. Three Strip Flooring - Here the width of the board is made up from 3 different pieces of flooring because these are smaller pieces of wood they are also cheaper to buy. Oiled Flooring - This is when the surface of the hardwood floor is finished of with usually around 3-4 layers of special oil this gives the floor protection while allowing the natural beauty of the floor to come out. Lacquered Flooring - this is when the surface of the hardwood flooring is finished of with a lacquer to give the floor even better added protection this usually consist of 3-4 layers of lacquer. Unfinished Flooring - This is when the flooring comes with no finish at all just the natural wood it is recommended that you apply one of the above finishes this can be done after installation. Brinell Hardness Test - This is a test of the hardness of the hardwood flooring which involves pressing a 10mm steel ball against the hardwood flooring this method is now used worldwide on wood as well as metal. V Groove - This is a groove on the edges of the flooring and can be applied to any flooring About the Author: I hope this information was helpful for you. My name is Jason Ashby and I have over 20 years experience in the flooring trade. Click here for more information Wooden Flooring
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