The top layer, called overlay, is the layer that is exposed to wear and tear after the floor is installed. It is a transparent and protective melamine film, its main quality is its resistance, besides, its thickness defines the traffic that the floor can resist.

As for the decorative sheet, it is the one that gives the design to the floor, that is to say, it imitates wood, stone, marble, flowers or almost any design that can be made. In addition, the materials used are melamine resins that are compacted with the top layer, also contributing to the resistance to use.

Additionally the third layer is called the main body, which can be made of different materials. HDF, MDF or chipboard depending on the quality of the product. In addition, this layer is the one that gives structural stability to the material. It is covered by a layer of melanin, a plastic resin that provides moisture resistance.

The fourth and last layer is the stabilizing film, which is the lower part of the floor closest to the installation surface. It allows to protect the floor from deformations and moisture, it is made of paper saturated with resin.

Why laminate flooring is the best?

Laminate flooring offers advantages that make it better than other options on the market. In fact it can be said that there is a long list of advantages of using and choosing this type of flooring.

Let’s mention a few:

One of their main advantages is the ease of installation, which is why many people choose them over a solid floor. Laminate floors can be installed up to 30 m2 in a single day.
They are durable as they are resistant to wear and sunlight. They also retain their color unlike conventional wood floors.

Floors are easy to clean, so their maintenance is easy, fast and economical. They are characterized by having a closed pore, which limits the accumulation of stains, bacteria and microorganisms.

They are also characterized by their easy installation.

Also their raw materials are renewable products, so they are environmentally friendly.