In the Market now available with many Branded Laminate Flooring , and nows a day many house owner decide to use Laminate Flooring.
I am the one who working in this category, anyone who got question and wish know about Laminate Flooring can put your question here and I will try my best to give you a good solution on it.

P/S: Dont ask about my website and about my company. Will counted as advertising.

At here, let me introduce some details for Laminate Flooring.

1) Top layer- Anti Abrasive Protective Overlay
In market, this layer normally is use to compare the GRADE of the Laminate Flooring.
Such like AC2, AC3, AC4, AC5
What is the different? This layer is to differentiate the level of Anti-Scratching.

2) 2nd Layer- Melamine Decoration Film
This layer is what design and what colour we looking for. So, it is pattern layer.

3) 3rd Layer- The Core (HDF- High Density Fiber board)
It is almost the heart of the Laminate Flooring

4) Bottom Layer- Balancing Sheet
This Sheet is to protect the board that wont like Real Wood will easily jump out.

In the market, all type of Laminate Flooring is combine with this 4 layer.
and also there got other spec, ex like side waxing and etc.

And accessories for laminate flooring also different~
Next I will list the accessories soon~

This post has been edited by ksuniconcept: Jul 2 2016, 11:19 AM

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any comment on Robina laminate? Going to issue PO next week but not really sure on the quality as Inovar is 40% more expensive due to small area.

As i know, this 2 brand is self manufature in Malaysia, So the quality is not big different. Just Inovar laminate flooring size is bigger and just them got,because their machine is different. Actually normally all laminate flooring is same type and create from the 4 layer. So branded is just to make it cost higher.

I'm choosing between solid / timber flooring vs laminate. Halfway doing research, any reason why I should choose one over another?

Let me list some of their benefit and un for you.

Solid timber wood flooring- That look real and all pcs will different colour because its is depends on it nature colour. but it easily scratch, about 3-5 years u need to polish and reput the water oil to let it shining back. and price is expensive depends which wood u choosing.

Laminate Flooring- It design repeat but because it got a laminate and anti scratch on the top so it can have the anti scratch result. it can use about 15-20 years or longer base on the grade u choose( AC2-5). But price cheaper.

But as i know, Floor depot got a series that LAminate flooring with Real wood LAminate.. mean like 2 in 1~ Real Wood Laminate at the top, with HDF board.
it also every pcs different colour coz nature.

I was in this position a couple of years ago and chose solid timber over laminate for two reasons:

1 It looks and feels much better.
2 It is more durable. When the finish gets worn down and you get scratches etc, you can grind and refinish the whole floor a couple of times, depending on the thickness of the boards.

For me the only advantage of laminate flooring was that the prep of the subfloor was minimal and the whole process of laying the floor can take place over the course of one day. I suppose you can also replace scratched laminate boards as needed if you can find matching pieces.

Ya~ this a gud reason also~

so just to check with you guys what is the current market price rate (per sqft) for 8mm and 12mm ?

including all the side skirt and other stuff accessories..etc

Depends what branded~
such like floor depot the lower spec cos around RM4.80-5.50 include installation~
if Robina around RM6-7
and etc...
if u not choosing branded~ Rm4.50/sqft also can get..
but for skirting and profile must know how much u need~ and skirting now popular wit PVD skirting~ Last longer~
If u got ur quantity i can give u a total price for your reference also~

estimate around 500 sqft ... how much if include everything ? you can just give me a rough figure

Thanks for info. I get around rm9 / sq ft for 12mm laminate and rm15.90 for 15mm merbau timber flooring.

This post has been edited by phoenixxx: Dec 18 2015, 07:51 PM

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This post has been edited by idoblu: Mar 15 2020, 10:18 PM

If you decide on merbau, may I suggest you get the thicker 18mm boards.

EDIT: Just realized I posted solid wood info on Laminate topic... TS if you want me to remove, pls let me know, otherwise I leave it here. Sorry for off topic

Just sharing some pricing on solid wood based on my research. One thing that stick out is the 20mm belian is really heavy. The rest weigh like cheap plywood in comparison. Really a lot to learn about all these different kind of wood

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Hope you guys can see the difference



This post has been edited by phoenixxx: Dec 18 2015, 10:02 PM

So.. at the end what ur decision to choose?

As i know.. for laminate flooring nth can do on it.. just can change new one if ur old one got problem..

Its ok.. thx for your sharing..
Ya, belian is heavy than other.. buy if really go for solid wood, then take thicker for future maintenance..

Have not decided.

Normally 500sqft is roughly Rm3000 not yet include finishing la~

lol...
planning do for new house or renovation for CNY??

New house bro... at the rate I'm going... maybe CNY 2017

2017 maybe price increase again..? Haha...

Update some information to reader...
Here is the accesseries for finishing of Laminate Flooring..

1) Skirting
2) Nosing
3) Transition or T-Molding
4) Adaptation or Reducer
5) L Profile
6) End Profile

Hi, im planning to renovate my house, 20 y.o wooden house, just wanna ask whether laminate flooring can be laid on solid timber flooring..do i need to cover it with plywood first?

Mean the old house now with solid timber flooring? So any issue on the solid timber flooring now? Got broken?

Done installed Laminate Flooring @ Semenyih
Old house look like new house now...
@This colour not bad after installed..


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Hi,
Is it possible to lay the laminate board on the ground floor of the landed property?

How to say ground floor of the landed property? Outdoor?

actually, there is no issues at all, just trying to give a new look to my house..

Parking for future reference.

Ic..then is no problem for u to lay the laminate flooring on the solid wood..
It will like fresh new look for ur house..

hi.. can i know whats the different between laminate and vinyl?

it is advisable to do on the living room? landed property

Is not advisable to do on living for either as is consider very heavy traffic of people in living room. It won't last long

Thank for your question.
Laminate flooring- using HDF board and it just lay on the floor using its locking. and even your floor got uneven area, it wont effect and got the feel of "Wood flooring" when walk on it. And it can remove n reinstall to other place if future u wan to move house.

Vinyl- It is PVC, totally waterproof, but it use glue to glue on the floor, if ur floor uneven, then after install vinyl, u will saw the uneven also except u doing leveling for your floor then wont got uneven effect. and it feel harded like normal floor. because it just a thickness 2/3mm.

For living room, advisable to install Laminate Flooring if compare with vinyl.
actually Laminate flooring is more green label and more eco compare with mosac tile.

Nope.. depend on the AC level~ it still can last long since now AC level is up to AC5~

i bought laminated flooring with hybrid commercial floor s/b at rm6.99 psf. price includes accessories. is it a cheap price?

synchrowood brand?
the price is reasonable~wont exp...can show out some of your pic that have been installed?

yaya, if i remember correctly. So called Alipapan is it? quite confusing. but its with AC4, super EO for formaldehyde emission, terminate stain resistant and 15 yrs warranty. just paid deposit still havent start doing yet, cz need to wait for my condo renovation to be finished first.

ya.. alipapan.. how much total they quote u?

Ground floor, indoor, landed property.
As the ground floor of the landed properties exposed to water moisture, it will wet the timber woods and cause them to decay.

Can also.. got one type of flooring is called wpc flooring.. it look like laminate flooring buy totally waterproof and wont decay cause of water...

Any proving certificate for us to scrutinize?

This post has been edited by firee818: Dec 29 2015, 01:54 PM

Tat one is from floor depot. Because that r not wood, it is sumting like pvc but not pvc.. is call wpc.. it is a material totally waterproof..
Even just pvc use in bathroom also can..
Attachment are the photo of wpc flooring...


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Done Laminate flooring for Kitchen Area...
Finishing with PVC skirting...


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Hi, why say so? isn't tiles are more durable?

I saw old houses with white marble tiles just nice even after over 20 years.

This look interesting, for kitchen to have laminate flooring.
This WPC is waterproof?
how long are their typical life span?

Hi there, change i change my laminate flooring even after i install the cabinets? Can they just cut to the edge of the cabinet?

WPC long lasting. Above 20 years no problem.
Ia totally waterproof.

Ya.. sure...
Even got anything build in, it still can install laminate flooring..

how much per sqft?

Where u want to install?
Kitchen?

kitchen and living room
as redoing the tiles will cost a boom

For living room, u can take normal one.. kitchen better get waterproof one..

Hi, any reason you chose this company,
Apart from the super EO for formaldeyhyde ( health reason), any other particular reason you chose them?
Do they have guarantee for termite and water resistance?

Hi guys,

WPC is made in taiwan or china?

How much in total including installation??

Thanks

WPC is made in china..
It cost Rm13.50 per sqft including accessories and underlay like skirting and profile..

Done Laminate Flooring @ Taman Hillsa ,PD.


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nice. can i know how much psft u paid for flooring like this? can u share the contractor number?

Laminate flooring work @ Banglo enstek
Full Ground Floor Hall+dining+kitchen Laminate flooring and vinyl flooring installation...


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This cost Rm3000 total.

Hi, i am planning to do laminate flooring for my bedroom. Size is around 170sqf. Any recommendation? Thanks.

How much are did you cover???

does anyone heard of Hybrid Commercial Floor (sdn bhd)? They claimed that they are using synchrowood which has less formaldehyde with super-E0 grade...

their website is http://www.hybrid-commercialfloor.com/#home

Price wise 8mm with melamine surface cost around RM8 psf (including skirting & profiles)...

I am wondering how true is the super-E0 grade...

Not many vendors are brave enough to provide certificate on the super-E0 grade...
If it is true then go for it! Worth to pay and you dont have any worry on health issue

I am just worried certs are for marketing purpose, we dunno how is the actual manufacturing process :S
and we dun hv any decide to detect the formaldehyde.. haha

My existing flooring is parquet flooring. Around 1500 sqft inclusive of staircase.. How much would it cost to change all to laminate flooring ah? Do i hVe to remove the parquet first?

Ya.. its is true.. no one know about it..
If it is true, u can go for it..

Depend on ur existing parquet... have it getting worse?

Which one u mean?

The total cost of RM3000 is for around 1200sqft?

Wa you sure so cheap?

wow that's very cheap!!

No.. tat is around 700sqft..

Thanks man. At least it gives me ideas on how much I need to spend for my 4 bedrooms. Cheers.

SJKC PARIT TINGGI @ Sendayan, Seremban.
Laminate Flooring Installation in Library...



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Welcome welcome😊😊

Can anyone share what liquid to mop the laminate flooring so it look shining again?

Wood polish

Where can buy?

Tesco, Giant

Done installation...


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look like they are using the same producer of HDF from inovar.. i believe if that the case... u can be safe to say it is real SE0 as they use MDI hybrid with some MUF glue...

Has anyone installed laminate flooring on wet kitchen and wet bathroom? I was told that Floor Depot has waterproof 4G laminate flooring that are suitable for such areas.

For dry areas, FD advised 3G laminate flooring for the real veneer look.

Are 3G and 4G laminate flooring durable and safe for kids? And what is the workmanship quality for FD?

For the type of floor laminate (wet area and dry area), which other companies have such laminates?

Has anyone install IONWOOD from Suguwa? Is that a gimmick or real stuff? Any comments?

i was told by my contractor that the tiling on my floor is uneven...some areas got more cement while others got less so the floor got abit wavy....is possible still to install laminated flooring on top of tiles or i have to repair back my floor?

dear all sifu here,may i know what can i apply to protect my laminate?

and for my main door,the laminate got some little air inside,its effect my front door open and close,the door will scratch the flooring,when new install the time with out this problem,the problem only appeal this few week。anyway to fix it?

Ya.. u r rite.. for floor depot they got such flooring that can install in wet kitchen even u wan to install in ur bathroom...
It is safe for children.. and about the quality of workamanship, it depend on which technician install it..

Can u take a photo n show me here??

Can install laminate flooring on it.. but it still will look wavy. Let me know what u want to get? Mean u wan install laminate flooring but dunoe if wavy can install or not or u wan only make ur floor look leveling?

i want to "install laminate flooring but dunoe if wavy can install"....

but possible to make the floor to look leveling with laminate flooring...

Do you have any photos to show a toilet with 4G laminate?

And any comments on ionwood?

any Innovar seller here can pm me? would like to get some quotes, thanks!

Is Floor Depot the only company with real veneer laminate in the market? Are Floor Depot's laminates graded for formaldehyde emission? Can't see to find information on these.

This post has been edited by lunchtime: Feb 25 2016, 10:38 PM

i try to snap photo before,but the photo look every thing normal.quite hard to explain.

is just like the laminate got some force to push from left and right,and the middle pop uo abit.really just abit.if i step it.can feel the air in side.any way to release the air??

Is innovar 8mm laminate good enough for long term usage? Or should I go for robina or thicker.. Have some pictures, later upload

Also... can it directly be installed on top of parquet... I think I saw an old thread somewhere, have to remove the parquet..

Photos added. Price is around RM6.60 per sq ft + RM8.00 per foot run for skirting



This post has been edited by phoenixxx: Feb 29 2016, 11:54 AM

12mm will be better and parquet will have to be remove before install

Hi, do you use their laminate flooring? How is the quality?

where do you want to install the floor? Living hall, room, kitchen?

please check all your doors, grill, gate clearance before choosing 8 or 12mm. Installer should be able to trim the doors, but for grills they may not, then they will install it by leaving 2-3cm space before reaching the grill.

Should be ok to install on parquet, not the best though, but you can choose thicker plastic/polymer sheet to give better absorber impact. Just ensure that you have no loose parquet.

Planning to install on whole of upstairs (small hall + 3 rooms).

Grills will be brand new so will adjust based on new floor height.

Thx for the tip! Only parquet concern now. Extra cost to remove + cement screeding..