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Synthetic wood flooring with laminated
wood like appearance on the tops. Joined by either
a 'tongue and groove' system or the uniclic system. The
new designs are recyclable, as it will not be adhere to
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Strengths
- Relatively high in scratch resistance.
- Compared to real wood flooring, it is cheaper in cost.
- Wide variety in brands and colour of grains.
- Easy to install and requires no 'drying' time unlike tiles.
- Easy to remove as there is no glue involved.
- Easy to maintain.
- Ideal for country design homes.
- Ideal for bedrooms or raised platform/flooring.
- Creates a 'warm' feeling.
- No hacking is needed as laminated flooring may be laid over
existing tiles. Only the skirting needs to be hacked.
Weaknesses
- Sensation under frost is synthetic.
- May only mop with 'dry-mop'. Water residue may leave watermark.
- Not ideal for large surface area as it may look cheap and
synthetic.
- Too much monotony in the grain and patterns of the laminated
flooring.
- Discoloration may occur in flooring if exposed under extreme
sunlight.
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