Basic standards of laminate flooring that you should know

Wooden floors are an important and expensive detail in the house. Nowadays, many people prefer to use industrial wooden floors because of their reasonable price, many types, and many colors. In addition to the aesthetic factor, when choosing industrial wooden floors, you need to choose carefully and put the factors of durability and safety for health first.

According to architect Bui Men - who has many years of experience in consulting on interior design and construction, before deciding to choose wooden floors, you should consider the following criteria to make sure that the type of wooden floor is suitable for your living space.

AC abrasion criteria

AC - abrasion criteria is a parameter that measures and shows the abrasion resistance of the surface of industrial wood flooring. In wooden flooring, the top protective layer is designed in a transparent form from fiberglass and aluminum oxide to prevent friction and scratches for the material.

AC is specified in AC grades from 1 to 6. The higher the AC index, the higher the abrasion resistance.

Normally, for residential houses, it is recommended to use wooden floors with an AC3 index or higher. Public works should prioritize the use of AC5 floors to ensure that they can withstand the frictional impacts from metal and sharp shoes.

Những tiêu chuẩn cơ bản của sàn gỗ công nghiệp mà bạn nên biết - 1 — Consider the criteria of safety, durability and aesthetics before deciding to buy wooden floors (Illustration: Pinterest).

Burn resistant standard B

Fire resistance standards are extremely important factors, please note when choosing wooden floors. Because wood is a flammable material and if there is a risk, it can cause serious consequences. This is a mandatory standard for public and commercial buildings serving a large number of consumers.

Wood flooring that meets B1 standards are products that have minimal fire resistance, are difficult to ignite, and do not burst into flames or create a fire source when in contact with a fire source. From B2 standards and above are unsafe, flammable materials that you should not use.

Density of HDF (High Density Fiberboard) wooden floor

HDF is an index to evaluate the durability of wooden floors. This is a parameter that shows the density of industrial wooden floor panels.

The higher the density and weight of compressed wood powder, the harder and more durable the floor is. In high-end wood floors, the density is usually over 850kg/m3.

Emission standard E (formaldehyde)

One of the standards directly related to consumer health is the emission standard. In industrial wood, adhesives are used to bind wood powder, and the adhesives contain Formaldehyde gas. This is a toxic gas that is harmful to health if exposed to large doses.

The E standard was created to control the concentration of Formaldehyde emissions in industrial wood. In particular, wood panels that meet the E1 standard with a concentration of 0.03ppm or E0 with a concentration of almost 0 will not affect the health of users.

Những tiêu chuẩn cơ bản của sàn gỗ công nghiệp mà bạn nên biết - 2 — Laminate flooring is chosen by many people because of its reasonable price, variety of types and colors (Illustration: Pinterest).

AQUA waterproof standard

The water resistance of wooden floors is one of the criteria that many people are interested in when choosing to buy wooden floors. AQUA is the standard to evaluate the water resistance of wooden floors. The AQUA scale can be calculated in units of time, for example 24 hours, 48 hours, 72 hours.

Surface technology standards

Surface technology standards are one of the standards related to the aesthetic factor of wooden floors.

Nowadays, wooden floors with rough surfaces are considered to have high aesthetic value. This technology will shape and arrange the layers to match the wood grain, creating a realistic simulation effect of natural wood.

For each type of laminate flooring, the technical specifications are clearly published. You should ask the seller to advise you in detail on each parameter and consider choosing the right wooden flooring for your living space.

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