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Monday, July 29, 2024
Laminate Terminology
CPL (Continuous Pressure Laminate)
The laminate surface and backing consists of multiple layers fused under heat and pressure into a laminate structure. Then, in a separate process, they?re bonded with glue under heat and pressure to the core board.
Laminate Backing
A thermo-fused backing that provides additional strength and protection and ensures that the floor stays flat, even when exposed to bottom-up moisture, which is particularly common with installations over concrete.
Laminate Flooring
Hard surface flooring utilizing a fiberboard core and Melamine wear layer that is available in blocks, planks, and squares and can be installed as individual units.
Laminate Flooring Glue
Adhesive used to bond the tongue-and-groove edges of laminate flooring. Now in a ?peelable? formulation for easy cleanup.
Laminate Image Layer
The look of your laminate floor, in choices as varied as the entire North American woodland
Laminate Surface
A clear wear layer for super protection, even against the harsh punishment of sunlight, stains, and burns