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Baseboards (skirting boards) can be removed and then reinstalled after laying of the flooring is complete for a neater finish, or the baseboard can be left in place with the flooring butted into it, then small beading trims such as shoe moulding or the larger quarter-round moulding can be fitted to the bottoms of the baseboards. A small (1–10 millimetres (0.039–0.394 in)) gap is required between the flooring and any immovable object such as walls, this allows the flooring to expand without being obstructed. Installed laminate floors typically 'float' over the sub-floor on top of a foam/film underlayment, which provides moisture- and sound-reducing properties. Sometimes a glue backing is provided for ease of installation. Laminate flooring is packaged as a number of tongue and groove planks, which can be clicked into one another. Laminate floors are reasonably easy for a DIY homeowner to install. It is reasonably durable, hygienic (several brands contain an antimicrobial resin), and relatively easy to maintain.

PROJECT SOURCE 2 IN 1 UNDERLAYMENT INSTALL

It may also have the advantages of costing less and requiring less skill to install than alternative flooring materials.

Laminate flooring has grown significantly in popularity, perhaps because it may be easier to install and maintain than more traditional surfaces such as hardwood flooring. EN 13329:2000 specifying laminate floor covering requirements and testing methods. The inner core layer is usually composed of melamine resin and fiber board materials. Laminate flooring simulates wood (or sometimes stone) with a photographic applique layer under a clear protective layer. Laminate flooring (also called floating wood tile in the United States) is a multi-layer synthetic flooring product fused together with a lamination process.

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