If you are looking to purchase a new laminate or hardwood floor and you plan on doing it yourself, then I recommend buying Robina. Robina laminate and hardwood, both feature the Valinge locking system. This locking system is the best on the market today and is the easiest laminate/wood floor to install ever. Valinge produces a 2G and a 5G locking mechanism. The 5G versions are used on all 12mm laminates and all 1/2" wood products. The 2G systems are used on 8.3mm laminates and 3/8" wood products. The main difference between the 2G and the 5G is that the 5G products has a plastic clip on the end of the boards, the 2G does not. However, both locking systems work identically.
The big advantage Valinge has against its competition is that there is no need for a tapping block or hammer. This product drops and locks right into place with no beating or banging. The Unilin system requires a tapping block and hammer (which could damage the floor) and is more difficult to install. The Valinge system takes the hammer out of the installer’s hands and helps to eliminate potential problems. This locking system will literally speed up installation time by up to 50%. Even the competition (Unilin) admits that Valinge is the better more stable system.
If you have any questions, or would like any tips on installation please leave a comment or email me at cooperjm68@yahoo.com
Thanks
The Floor Man
I currently work as a outside salesman for a hardwood flooring, wholesale distribution company. I have been in the flooring industry for the past 21 years and have experience in most areas (ie. Retail Sales, Outside Sales and Installations). Feel free to leave any comments or questions. If you would like, you can drop me an email at cooperjm68@yahoo.com. I am passionate about the business I am in, so I decided to build this site. I hope it helps.
Regards,
The Floor Man
Monday, May 25, 2009
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