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Compare Rustic Elegance Laminate Flooring
- Part 3
Look!!!!!! I installed every manufacturers laminate floor
for the last 10 years. When you are on your hands and knees
for that long you get very familiar with the different manufacturers
strong and weak points. Since the customer is going to call
the installer back if there are problems, I learned quickly
what features are needed to receive the best laminate flooring
possible. I have made trips to Europe over the last 3 years
and have been searching for a company that could incorporate
all of the best features I wanted to make a laminate floor
that was superior to the rest. After careful consideration,
and 3 years of development, I am now introducing my own product
to our customers. Since I could not buy a product already
in production that contained all of the best components, I
retained one of the best laminate companies in Europe to produce
a floor that is the best that can be made. Carefully read
what I have written to see and COMPARE if you agree that my
flooring is superior to the others on the market.
The CORE
1) Almost all laminate manufacturers can reduce the price
of their flooring by using a core material that contains
less material and is lighter and less dense in the center.
What does that do to the flooring? First it is much more susceptible
to water damage. The tighter together you can get the core
material the stronger that material is going to be. The flooring
will also be quieter when you walk on it and be more impact
resistant to denting. Unlike other manufacturers that use
core materials that are rated from 700-850 kg per sq meter
my new laminate product has a rating of 950 kg. This is the
highest rating core material that can be produced in laminate
flooring. I am not aware of any manufacturer that used this
high of density in their core material that is presently being
produced. This is nothing less than the best!!! This gives
you the strongest product currently available.
The SURFACE
2) Most manufacturers downplay the wear ratings of their laminate
floors. Since the flooring industry has rating systems for
consumers I feel it is important that you know what they are
and how they relate to your flooring purchase. Laminate flooring
is rated by wear rating numbers that start with AC1. Each
AC number higher than 1 translates into a 60% heavier wear
layer than the previous number. In other words AC2 is 60%
heavier wear rating than AC1. That means that an AC4 is 120%
heavier wear rating than AC2. Most of the floors that you
have seen at the local building center contain AC2 and AC3
wear ratings. My new floor offers an AC4 rating…….which
is a commercial rating and carries a 25 year warrantee against
wear, staining, fading, and surface water damage. Don't settle
for laminate floors that are rated AC2 or AC3…..insist
upon the higher AC4 rating for the most durability and scratch
resistance. I want only the highest wear ratings for my customers.
The LOCKING MECHANISM AND FIT
3) I have discovered that many laminate floors on the market
have a very weak locking mechanism. You can take your them
between your thumb and index finger on most of them and break
a corner off with little pressure applied. I chose the strongest
lock I could find for my new product. It is thicker, and stronger
than the others I have seen. Since I used the 950 kg core
material it is also much stronger overall than any lock I
have seen to date. The denser the core the stronger the material.
The lock on my product is very positive and strong and will
stay locked over the life of the laminate.
TEXTURE OF THE SURFACE
4) Look at most of the laminate floors on the market. Most
have very little texture and scream that they are not real
wood. I had this new product made with a very lifelike wood
grain that looks and feels like real wood. I had it made in
both flat seam (coming soon) and 4 sided beveled V-groove
so you can have your choice of looks. Chose the flat seam
for easy cleaning and seamless lock. Or chose the V-groove
with the beveled edge for the most realist look of hardwood
floors. Both clean very easily since nothing will stick to
the surface and only a damp clothe removes most spills. Simply
Vacuum the floor first and you can use a solution of 1/4 vinegar
and 3/4 warm water to clean the floor back to new condition.
The BACKING
5) Many manufacturers don't seal their laminates well enough
on the back to reduce damage by water. I had a very heavy
coating of melamine applied to the back of my laminates. I
then added a very nice rubberized cushion to the back of the
product to make it easier and faster to install. If installed
over wood you need nothing else under it. If you are installing
over concrete simply use 6mil plastic that you can easily
get at Home Depot in the paint department. If you are installing
on a second floor or upper floor in a condo you can add our
noiseblock pad and make it whisper quiet. (NOTE: The Tile
Laminate Does Not Have Padding on the Back)
The WARRANTY
6) I will cover wear, stain, fade, and surface water damage
on this new laminate flooring product personally. Most manufacturers
handle claims thru certified inspectors which are expensive
and usually only have the manufacturer to answer to. I will
personally handle all claims that come into my office. All
I ask is that you submit pictures of any damage or defect
so that I can personally take a look. I want you to buy again
so I want you to be happy. My future depends on it. I have
owned Heidemann Flooring for 31 years. That is longer than
other manufacturer of Laminate Flooring that now exists. You
have my name on it……I will be there when you need
warranty service.
Now save from .40-.65 a sq ft on your laminate flooring
with our new floor w/ rubberized pad attached. No need
to purchase padding to go under your Rustic Elegance laminate
flooring. We have already had the pad attached to the back
of our product for easy, clean installation. This saves you
time and money. It reduces your cost to install flooring
by .50-.65 sq ft. (NOTE: The Tile Laminate Does Not Have
Padding on the Back)
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