Laminates are not exactly 'wood', but a special photographed
process!
The base is made up of HDF(high density fibre) board, with a reinforced layer adhered to
this.
Upon this reinforced layer is the finished surface, put through a special process, rather
like that of 'Formica'.
The photographic qualities of an individual wood grain are etched onto the surface, then a strong
wear layer is processed over this.
This amounts to a very strong floor, that can be matched or
complimented to many decor.
All laminates are manufactured with a tongue and grooved finish to the edges.
This facilitates easy fitting, each joint being glued together to form a continuous 'sheet'.
Follow these links for products/Info on Laminate flooring
Armstrong's 'Swiftlock'
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ALLOC Laminate Flooring