High Quality Laminate

High pressure laminates are second generation descendants of the original plastic laminates and they often include special properties such as very high resistance to wear fire and chemicals.

High quality laminate.

Most luxury laminates fall into the category of high pressure laminates hpls. If the floor looks machine made it is of lower quality. For residential use look for laminate with a rating of ac2 of higher. The floor can be comfortably installed in high traffic area which is always a concern with natural wood.

4 ask the salesperson if the material is direct or. The higher the ac rating the more durable the laminate. Some grades of hpl can be shaped into ornate edging treatments. The first way to look for high quality laminate is to check the flooring s ac rating.

Good mid range laminate floors tend to be priced around 2 50 per square foot and high end luxury laminate can be as high as 5 to 6 per sq ft. The flooring is also uv resistant which means you can install it on a porch or other outdoor space without worrying about wearing quickly. Higher quality laminate floors have patterns with enough variety that they look natural. The high quality top layer makes laminate flooring especially resistant to the elements.