Laminate is hard surface flooring sold in blocks, planks and squares that provide the look of wood, stone and tile usually at a lower cost and with easier maintenance.

A direct-pressure manufacturing process fuses four layers into one extremely hard surface. The four layers are:

1. Back layer - The back is reinforced with melamine for structural stability and moisture resistance.
2. Fiberboard core - Ultra dense core board provides impact resistance and stability. It also features an edge sealing treatment that provides even further structural stability.
3. Decorative layer - Providing the floor's beauty, the decorative layer is actually a highly detailed photograph that gives the laminate the appearance of wood or tile.
4. Wear layer - The melamine wear layer is a tough, clear finish reinforced with aluminum oxide, one of the hardest mineral compounds known to man, to resist staining, fading, surface moisture, and wear.

The resulting floor is a technological breakthrough. There's no staining, no fading, and no wear through.

High-pressure laminate construction ensures that your flooring maintains its beauty. High-pressure laminate provides a well balanced & stable floor with chip-resistant edges and superior impact resistance.

1. Wear Resistant Overlay
2. Melamine Impregnated Decorative Sheet
3. Layers of Treated Kraft Paper
4. High-Density Fiberboard (HDF) Core
5. Sealed Edges via Wax Impregnation
6. Balancing Layer of High Pressure Laminate (HPL)
7. Locking System
8. Built-In Underlayment* (Some floors don’t offer this feature)

High Pressure Laminate (HPL) is manufactured at 1400 PSI of pressure. In comparison, Direct Pressure Laminate (DPL) is manufactured at 300-500 PSI. Even though both laminate types are made of the same basic materials, the pressure used in the manufacturing process helps determine both hardness and performance. HPL Advantages:

• Superior wear resistance – fewer scuffs and scratches
• Superior static load capacity – no dimpling
• Superior impact resistance – no denting
• Superior design clarity – higher sheen levels
• High in-carton product integrity – less damage in handling, less damage during installation, no chipped corners