Glossary term
Laminate
Definition
A floating floor made from a dense core board topped with a printed wood or stone decor and a protective wear layer. It clicks together over an underlay rather than being glued down.
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AC rating
An abrasion-class rating for laminate that indicates how well the surface resists wear. A higher AC rating suits busier areas. It reflects surface durability better than board thickness does.
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Floating floor
A floor that isn't glued or nailed down but 'floats' over an underlay, with the planks locked to each other. Laminate and click LVT are floating floors, and need expansion gaps around the edges.
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Underlay
A cushioning layer fitted under carpet or a floating floor that adds comfort, warmth and sound insulation and can help the floor covering wear more evenly.
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