Laminates

Even though at GL we prefer real wood, there is always a situation that may benefit from a laminate floor. Then again a laminate floor doesn't always have to be plastic. One product that we sell is Kahrs Linnea, a laminate board with a very fine layer of real wood (0.6mm) instead of a plastic copy. This gives a floor the warmth and natural variances of a real wood floor. The construction of the board makes it very hard wearing, meaning it can be laid in areas with high traffic and last without wearing as quickly as a solid or engineered floor. This is due to the High Density Fibreboard (HDF) core. Another major selling point for Linnea is its price, in many cases it is cheaper than the plastic alternative.

Linnea can be repaired and maintained in much the same way as an engineered or solid floor. It cannot be sanded due to the thin wear layer, but can be re-lacquered if the floor begins to look dull. With the right maintenance the floor should not need to be re-lacquered for years and has a 13 year guarantee.

In some situations a plastic laminate can be appropriate. It is a cheap alternative to a real wood floor and can offer a more unusual talking point for any room. Parador even offer some floors with a 3D pattern, which can be seen on their website through the link on the right side of the page. Parador offer bright colours and unusual patterns, completely white or black floors, wood and tile effect. What ever you are looking for there is probably a Parador laminate to suit.