The Demand for Laying Laminate Flooring Goes Through The Roof

Regardless of what field we work in, learning about the history of that field can be quite motivating. We realize that we not simply instructing teenagers, inputting data into a computer, or designing another assembly-line vehicle. Instead, we are continuing a tradition in whatever field we work in. By learning the history of our trade, we can further develop previous progress made in our area. For instance, by learning the history of laminate flooring, we can better understand today’s popularity of laying laminate flooring.

Starting In Sweden

Laminate flooring symbolizes the most noteworthy new type of flooring during the past quarter century. Laminate flooring’s birth began in the early 1980s, in Sweden. A new, quality decorative laminate was produced. This product was frequently used on tables, wall panelling and countertops, but not yet on floors. The problem was that before laying laminate flooring could be done, the product had to become stronger. Within time, laminate floorings that were ten times and then twenty times stronger than those for countertops, were created. Interestingly, homeowners lay 90% of Sweden’s laminate flooring!

The Perfect Flooring

The demand for laminate flooring increased for several reasons. Laying laminate flooring can be conducted directly atop the exiting floor, saving both installation costs and precious time. Installers supported this faster “floating floor” method, as it became much easer than “glue down” flooring, to install and remove. While laying laminate flooring, if the glue is installed properly, the laminate flooring becomes resistant to liquids on its surface and can directly withstand huge objects, such as refrigerators, placed atop it. Lastly, laminate flooring’s popularity also skyrocketed, due to the floor’s attractiveness. Unlike other materials, such as stone, wood, and marble, laminate flooring contains virtually a limitless number of possible designs.

Laminated flooring’s design, installation simplicity and sturdiness allowed it to spread throughout Europe. Currently, as the popularity of laminate flooring continues to expand, European legal standards are being created for laminate flooring.

Laminate Flooring Floors North Americans

Then in the early 1990s, the demand for laying laminate flooring exploded in North America, as its popularity spread from Europe. Soon, Canadian and American kitchens boasted of laminate flooring’s durability (it resists stains, fading, wear patterns, dents) and loveliness. Furthermore, laminate flooring was easy to clean, and required no stripping or waxing. Within time, North American companies decided that laying laminate flooring was not sufficient. They would also manufacture it!

Today, installers are busily laying laminate flooring in nearly every room of new homes. Furthermore, the housing industry continues to research new applications for laminate flooring.

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