Quickly understand wood flooring -Laminate Floor 快速認識木地板 - Laminate

[Canadian decoration] Quickly understand wood flooring -Laminate Floor

[加拿大裝修必看] 快速認識木地板 - Laminate Floor 強化地板篇

In Canada, wood floors and carpets are the main materials for 90% of the indoor floors of houses. In recent years, due to the decline in material prices, wood floors with easy-to-maintain and easy-to-clean characteristics are particularly popular among Canadian consumers. This introduction focuses on introducing the material characteristics of various common wooden floors in Canada. I hope to help you choose the most suitable building materials for your new home. In addition, regarding construction and maintenance issues, there will be another special topic for discussion later. Interested friends please pay attention to me, or leave a message below to tell me the topic you want to know!!

在加拿大，90%房屋室內地面主要的材料以木地板及地毯為主，近年來，因材料價錢的下降，具有易保養、易淸潔特色木地板，格外受到加拿大消費者的喜愛。本篇介紹，著重在介紹加拿大各類常見木地板的材料特性介紹，希望可以協助大家，為新家選擇最適合的建材。另外，關於施工及保養的問題，之後有機會將另開專題篇討論，有興趣的小夥伴請關注我，或在下方留言告訴我您想要瞭解的話題哦!!

(Laminate Floor 强化地板)

Please refer to the upper cross-sectional view by yourself. The upper surface is a wear-resistant and waterproof layer, which is mainly made of aluminum oxide high-pressure board and pulp board processed into various patterns, which is a Laminate sheet (Meinair sheet). In the middle is a high-pressure board with wood powder as the main material. The bottom layer is a heat-resistant plastic waterproof film, which is more suitable for Canadian indoor heating systems.

上方剖面圖請自行參考，簡單的說，就是上方表面是耐磨防水層，主要是三氧化二鋁高壓板紙漿板加工成各式的花色，就是Laminate薄片(美耐板薄片)。中間是以木質粉末為主材料的高壓板。底層是耐熱塑膠防水薄膜，更為適合加拿大室內暖氣系統。

The reason why laminate flooring is called the most cost-effective flooring material is the biggest advantage is that it is wear-resistant and affordable.

In terms of price, even for high-end laminate flooring, the material price is only slightly equivalent to that of low-end “real wood flooring”. Not only the price of materials is approachable, but the price of construction (labour costs) is also relatively close to the people. 強化地板之所以稱為性價比最高的地板材料，最大的優點就是耐磨及價格平易近人。

從價格來說，即使是高端的強化地板，材料價格僅略等同於低端的”真木質地板”。不僅材料價格平易近人，施工價格(人工費)也相對親民。

Let’s talk about wear resistance. For example, take a mid-priced laminate floor. Scratching the key on the panel will not leave scratches. For daily use, furniture, wheeled chairs, and hard-soled shoes are all Will not be damaged. However, relatively, the harder the surface, the more "unreal" the feedback of the foot feels, so laminate flooring often has poor texture evaluation.

However, in recent years, due to the progress of material engineering, high-end laminate flooring, regardless of the wood grain, foot temperature, visual perception... all aspects, are almost "real wood flooring". Through the selection of Under Layer (sound-proof underlay), the warmth and softness of foot feedback can be strengthened. Therefore, it is very important to consult a professional and experienced master before construction.

再說到耐磨性，如以中間價位的強化地板為例，拿鑰匙在面板上輕刮，是不會留下刮痕的；生活使用上，傢俱、有輪的椅子、硬底的鞋子，都不會損傷它。不過相對的，愈硬的表層，在腳感的回饋上，就會愈“不真實”，所以，強化地板常會有質感不佳的評價。

但近年來，因為材料工程的進步，高端的強化地板，不論從木紋、腳感溫度、視覺感觀…各面來說，都直逼”真木質地板”。透過Under Layer(隔音底墊)的選擇，更能強化腳感回饋的溫潤柔和，所以，施工前，諮詢專業有經驗的師傅是十分重要的。

As for the water resistance of laminate flooring, we still have to start with the material structure. The Laminate sheet and the bottom layer of the laminate floor are made of plastic waterproof film, which is 100% waterproof and will not change when soaked in water. But once the water flows through the joints between the wooden floors, it slowly penetrates into the second layer. The powder high-pressure board in the middle layer will be highly expanded when exposed to water (about 2-3 times that of ordinary wood), and the expansion will destroy the high-pressure board gluing, so once it expands, it cannot be restored and repaired. The disadvantage of this material is the hard damage of the laminate floor. .

Although it is said that "no wooden floor is not afraid of water", the material properties that cannot be restored by the expansion of laminate flooring has always been the goal of major material manufacturers. At present, one of the most effective solutions is to replace the traditional tenons with snap-in joints, and firmly buckle the surfaces of the two pieces of material together. This method can also solve the problem of the high expansion and contraction ratio of the laminate floor.

至於強化地板的耐水性，我們還是要從材料結構說起。強化地板的表面Laminate薄片及底層是塑膠防水薄膜是100%防水的，泡在水中也不會有變化。但是水份一旦從木地板間的接合縫，慢慢的滲入第二層。中層的粉末高壓板遇水會高度膨脹(大約是一般木材的2-3倍)，而且，膨脹會破壞高壓板膠合，所以，一旦膨脹就無法復原及維修，這個材料缺點是強化地板的硬傷。 雖說”沒有木地板不怕水”，但強化地板膨脹就無法復原的材料特性，一直是材料大廠努力突破的目標。目前最有效的解決方案之一，就是用卡扣式的接合取代傳統的卡榫，將二片材料表面牢牢的扣在一起，這個方法同時也可解決強化地板高脹縮比的問題。

Therefore, in construction, the construction of snap-on laminate flooring is different from the construction of traditional wood flooring. Pay attention to the integrity and tight joint of the buckle, which is the most challenging place for the master in construction. Improper construction or poorly designed buckles will cause the joints of the wooden floor to separate or bulge and damage. On the contrary, a well-designed buckle, coupled with excellent and correct construction, can ensure that the floor is effectively resistant to water. There are actual experiments. The water splashing on the new generation of German laminate flooring can be guaranteed for at least 24 hours. Generally, mopping the floor is not necessary worry.

所以，在施工上，卡扣式強化地板的施工，不同于傳統木地板的施工。注意卡扣的完整及緊密接合，是施工上最考驗師傅的地方。不當的施工或設計不良的卡扣，會導木地板接縫分開或鼓脹損壞。相反的，設計良好的卡扣，加上優良正確的施工，可保證地板有效耐水，有實際實驗，潑水在新一代德國強化地板上，至少可保24小時無虞，一般拖地清潔，自然不必擔心。

In general, laminate flooring is the most cost-effective floor material and is absolutely beyond doubt. Whether it is a general home, rental unit, commercial space, or home with children or pets, you can find suitable laminate flooring. Contact a professional construction team to create a new landscape for your new home!

綜合來說，強化地板是性價比最佳的地面材料，絕對是無庸致疑的。不管是一般居家、出租單位、商業空間、家有小孩或寵物，都可以找到適合的強化地板。聯繫專業的施工團隊，為您的新家打造一片新風景吧!

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