FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the minumum flooring I can order?
Minumum flooring purchase is 500 sq. ft.
Can you ship directly to my door?
Yes. To learn more about shipping, Click here.
What is the difference between laminate and vinyl flooring?
Laminate: Laminate flooring consists of a fiberboard core with a photographic layer that mimics wood or stone, topped with a protective wear layer. Some laminate brands are less water-resistant than vinyl.
Vinyl: Vinyl flooring is made from synthetic materials, typically polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Vinyl is fully waterproof, making it more suitable for high-moisture areas. Compared to laminate, vinyl often features a softer, more flexible construction.
What does EIR mean?
EIR stands for Embossed-in-Register, a technique used mostly in laminate and vinyl flooring to align the embossed texture with the image of the wood grain or stone pattern, creating a more realistic look and feel.
Whay does wear layer mean?
Wear layer refers to the top layer of engineered hardwood flooring. Lamella is another word for the top layer of wood on engineered wood floors. The thickness of the top layer will vary ussually from 2mm to 6mm. The industry standard considered to be an appropriate wear layer size is 4mm.
Can enginnered wood floors be sanded?
Yes, wood floors can be sanded. Depending on the thickness of the lamella (top layer) of the engineered wood floors, they can refinished. A lamella with a 3.2 or higher can be sanded and refinished. Refinishing is one of the significant benefits of wood floors: They can be updated to match a new decor or to clean up the surface's scratches without replacing the floors altogether.
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