Hi all

Need experts' advise. I've been very confused regarding the quality of laminates. One question that I would like to ask is regardless of what brand and what price and other than those plastic made laminates or vinyl, all laminates are made of wood/paper core? And such core will bloat up when it comes into contact with water? I mean I'm not sure how much water. I am just afraid that after a year I mop the floor, the laminates start to bloat. Is that true? I know flooding will definitely spoil it but mopping?

Also, is there any external liquid I can apply onto the laminate such as wax that can provide an additional layer of protection?

I would also like to ask another question regarding lamination before and after installation of built in cabinets. I currently have the laminate flooring installed. New house bought from developer. I'm curious if I can remove the laminate or cut the laminate (where it meets the built in cabinets) and replace it in the future if I already have built ins done? Are the tradesmen expert enough to do so? I'm in dilemma coz if I build in cabinets now and cannot remove flooring later means havoc and expensive. If I remove laminate now and build in cabinet then I have the laminate joint that I don't wanna see. And it's also costly to remove perfectly fine laminates since they are new.

Pls advise. Thanks