Locking SystemsFor Every NeedFloor installation should be a fast and simpleprocess with perfect results every time. That meansno gaps between the boards, no uneveness andno squeeking sounds. Equally important, the floorshould remain perfect for the lifetime of the floor.Our range of locking systems provides an industrystandard for installing floors. Since no floor isalike, we have developed solutions that areoptimized for …

How much do you know about the locking mechanism used on floating luxury vinyl flooring? Here are 10 statements to test your knowledge of this ingenious technology that makes a luxury vinyl floor really come together! Answer True or False to each statement and discover the correct answer below. T or F: A “locking mechanism” is the industry term for the tongue and groove system that …

Välinge introduces a new floor locking system, 5G Cross, that makes straight-set floor installation easy, fast and reliable.  In the past, flooring installers had to spend a lot of time installing floors in rectangle or square patterns without panels moving and creating gaps between the boards. Välinge said it set out to fix this time-consuming frustration and developed the 5G …

What Are AC Ratings? AC stands for Abrasion Criteria, and AC ratings indicate how resistant the laminate flooring is to general wear and tear. The AC scale ranges from AC1 to AC5, and the higher the rating, the more wear and tear the flooring can cope with. AC1 – ideal for low amounts of foot traffic (e.g. bedrooms). AC2 – …

AC4 rated laminate is more wear resistant than AC3 by 60%, than AC2 by 120%, and than AC1 by 180%. With higher AC ratings, you will thus benefit from a longer life for your laminate flooring. When shopping around for laminate, it’s essential to balance the durability of a laminate with its price. What Are AC Ratings When It Comes to …

FLOORSCORE CERTIFIED WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE FLOORSCORE CERTIFIED? Every McMillan hardwood, vinyl, and Fiber Baord floor is FloorScore certified. FloorScore is the most recognized indoor air quality (IAQ) certification standard for hard surface flooring materials, adhesives, and underlayments. It was developed by SCS (Scientific Certification Systems), a third party certifier, with the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI), a …

What is FloorScore®? FloorScore® is the most recognized indoor air quality (IAQ) certification standard for hard surface flooring materials, adhesives, and underlayments. Developed by SCS with the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI), a leading industry trade association of flooring manufacturers and suppliers, it qualifies for many green building schemes including LEED v4.1, WELL, BREEAM, CHPS, and Green Globes. Why Choose SCS? Exclusive …

Both the quantity and total production capacity of the plywood industry decreased in the first half of 2023 At the end of June 2023, there were over 9800 plywood product production enterprises nationwide, distributed in 28 provinces and cities, a decrease of nearly 1000 compared to the end of 2022; The total production capacity is approximately 205 million cubic meters …

Luxury Vinyl Flooring 101 For Homeowners    Over the years, plenty of new trends and styles have come up in the home flooring market.  While traditional options such as hardwood flooring, laminate products, and ceramic tiles are still popular, the demand for modern materials such as luxury vinyl planks is also increasing. The big demand for luxury vinyl floors can be …

Factors to Consider When Choosing Your Vinyl Flooring Vinyl plank flooring comes in different thicknesses. Its size ranges from around 2mm to 8mm, thick and it’s available in a variety of designs. Though a vinyl flooring’s thickness may seem like it’s the most important factor when choosing your vinyl flooring, there’s more that contributes to its quality.  For example, you …