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Homebase Laminate Installation Guide

This information is based around the Chatham range of moisture proof laminate floors, however can be applied to similar products in this range.

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Outdoor Laminate Flooring?!

We came across these videos on youtube from american firm BuildDirect.com. They have a good collection of laminate flooring instruction videos and tutorials which are well worth reading or watching if you are planning a DIY project. The videos we came … Continue reading

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Components of Laminate Flooring – What’s Inside?

In this article we take a look at the technical aspects of laminate floors including the physical make up of each piece, materials used, different varieties and how the effects are applied to each laminate plank.

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Noisy Laminate Flooring – What can you do?

Whilst laminate flooring is an excellent solution for many homeowners, in some circumstances it can be the incorrect selection for your property. You may also be in the unfortunate circumstance of having noise issues from neighbours or shared property and … Continue reading

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Glossy Laminate Flooring

With the steady increase in popularity of laminate over the last few years, we’ve decided to take a look at some of the high gloss laminate floors available to UK customers, describe their suitability and explain where they can be … Continue reading

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How To Lay Laminate Flooring

This article is a brief overview of the processes and steps required to install a laminate floor. We plan on producing many more articles like this so be sure to check back.

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Why Use Underlay?

Laminate flooring underlay is a thin layer of material, usually made of cork, rubber or foam. The underlay performs several functions that make a laminate floor quiet, sturdy and more comfortable to walk and stand on. Selecting and installing the … Continue reading

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What is Tongue & Groove Flooring?

Tongue and groove refer to the edges of the laminate planks. On one side of the plank the tongue sticks out past the wood, and on the other, there is a groove. The groove helps lock the tongue from another … Continue reading

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Laminate Flooring Ratings and Grades

There is a standard set by the Association of European Producers of Laminate Flooring (EPLF) that provides customers with a means to identify how various laminate flooring products can be used. The EPLF is an independent body that tests laminate … Continue reading

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