What are the differences between laminate and Sound-Tec flooring?

Laminate and Sound-Tec differ in many ways.

Core Construction

• Laminate: It consists of a blend of sawdust and glue that’s pressed into boards. If exposed to water, laminate can buckle, swell and blister.
• Sound-Tec: It consists of a stone polymer composite that is 65% limestone. Sound-Tec is waterproof.

Comfort

• Laminate: The flooring feels light and hollow when you walk or roll a wheelchair on it.
• Sound-Tec: Dense and sturdy, it feels solid.

Sound

• Laminate: It emits a loud, “clacky” sound when walking or rolling a wheelchair on it.
• Sound-Tec: It features a pre-attached foam pad underlayment that muffles sound.

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