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What is the best quality laminate?

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Laminate flooring is one of the most remarkable developments in home improvement in the past decades. Once considered a budget-friendly flooring alternative, laminate floors still hold the title of inexpensive, functional flooring. But they’ve moved into higher-end homes with higher-end finishes that mimic hardwood flooring. While there are many brands on the market, the best laminate flooring is easy to clean, scratch-resistant and highly resistant to wear and tear. Laminate Flooring is an alternative to Wooden Flooring   that consists of a multilayer composite of organic and synthetic materials that make it durable and affordable. Most laminate floors are made of three main layers, though some products may incorporate the fourth layer. From the bottom up, these layers are: Underlayment:  An attached layer that helps seal out moisture and provides a more comfortable underfoot feel Base Layer:  A high-density fibreboard or wood composite that gives the floor structure Image Layer:  A

What is a carpet tile?

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  Carpet tiles are exactly what they sound like – they are tiles made from carpet! Carpet tiles  or modular carpet is often found in commercial spaces or high traffic areas. They are small pieces of carpet cut into squares or rectangles and are installed together to create a larger carpeted room. Carpet tiles are woven and created the same as standard carpeting. However, they are made into smaller pieces. These smaller tiles all have individual backings on each tile. This eliminates the need for any additional materials when installing. The sizes of carpet tiles depend on the space, but most are either 2×2 foot square tiles or 1×2 foot rectangle tiles. Depending on the manufacturer, there may even be unique shaped tiles adapted for any space. Hexagons, pentagons, or even triangle carpet tiles can be found on the market today. Each carpet tile has a backing to create a smooth surface for installation and gives some structure to each tile. This means the carpet isn’t flimsy or too thin f