Joplin Floor Designs
2309 E. 32nd Street Joplin MO 64804
417-659-8000
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Saturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Laminate
What is Laminate flooring? Laminate flooring is the newest and hottest trend to hit the residential flooring industry since the early days of linoleum! Simply put, it's an ultra-durable product that looks like a real wood or stone floor, yet costs about one-third less than the 'real thing,' it is easy for the “do-it-yourself” enthusiast to do.
Laminate also offers a variety of other benefits, including: Laminate Means...Versatility!
What's the difference between high pressure laminate and direct pressure laminate? The main difference is the pressure under which the laminate is manufactured: high pressure laminates are typically manufactured using 1400 pounds-per-square inch of pressure while direct pressure products are manufactured using 300-500 pounds-per-square inch of pressure.
The higher the pressure used in the manufacture of laminate, the harder and more resistant to scuffing and scratching the laminate surface. Just as Diamonds are the hardest of all minerals, High Pressure Laminate is the hardest and toughest of all laminate. Its advantages include:
We carry great brands of Laminate flooring, such as Wilsonart and Quik Step.
