Laminate Structure

· Protective layer
which is a very strong, transparent, and highly resistant overlay. A laminate flooring is scratch RESISTANT, but not scratchPROOF. Sharp objects can scratch the floor. The norms and tolerances in this respect have been established in European Norms. (prEn13329)


· Decorative layer
which is a PHOTOGRAPH of real wood or tiles, which is printed on paper. This paper is impregnated with a melamine resin.

· Fibreboard
which should be a high-density moisture resistant (Standard V313) HDF core board with sealed edges.

· Balanced backing
which is a balancing and isolating layer.

galaflex flooring laminate structure

Classification of the Laminate Floor

The laminate floor covering usage level is classified according to* the European Standard prepared under a mandate given to CEN** by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).

*The European Standard specifies characteristics, states requirements and gives test methods such as Abrasion, Impact, Stains, Cigarette Burn, Effect of Furniture Legs, Castor Chairs, High Heel, Thickness Swelling, Squareness, Straightness, Flatness, Light Fastness and Dimensional Variation for the laminate floor.

**CEN (European Committee for Standardization) members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

Classification Symbols Table
(Test Method prEn - 13329)
SYMBOL CLASS FOR USAGE EXAMPLES
class 21 21 Private Domestic Areas Light Private guest room,
bedroom
class 22 22 General Living room, dining room,
children's room
class 23 23 Heavy Entrance halls,
kitchens
class 31 31 Public Commercial Areas Light Hotel room,
small office
class 32 32 General Office, boutique, cafe,
waiting rooms, hotel lobbies
class 33 33 Heavy Corridors, open plan offices,
department stores, classroom