9 tips for choosing flooring

1. Wear resistant rotation speed
This is an important indicator for measuring the quality of composite flooring. Objectively speaking, the higher the wear resistance speed, the longer the floor should be used, but the wear resistance value is not the only criterion for measuring the service life of the floor. In general, composite flooring with a wear resistance of 10000 revolutions per minute is considered superior, while products with less than 10000 revolutions per minute may experience varying degrees of wear after 1-3 years of use.

2. Expansion rate after water absorption
If this indicator is within 3%, it can be considered qualified. Otherwise, the floor will deform when it encounters moisture, or when the humidity is relatively high and the surrounding sealing is not tight, which will affect normal use.

3. Formaldehyde content
This is a key indicator that determines whether the product we choose is harmful to the body, but it is easily overlooked by consumers. According to European standards, the formaldehyde content in every 100 grams of flooring should not exceed 9 milligrams. If it exceeds 9 milligrams, it is considered an unqualified product.

4. Floor thickness
At present, the thickness of flooring on the market is generally 6-12 millimeters, and it is better to choose a thicker one. The thicker the thickness, the longer the service life, but at the same time, the actual needs of the family should be considered.

5. Assembly effect
Can you take two samples of the floor and assemble them to see if they are neat and tight after assembly.

6. Floor weight
The weight of the floor mainly depends on the density of its substrate. The substrate determines the stability and impact resistance of the floor, so the better the substrate, the higher the density, and the heavier the floor.

7. Formal certificates and inspection reports
When consumers choose flooring, they must make sure that the merchant has relevant certificates and quality inspection reports. The relevant certificates generally include the certificate of origin of the flooring, the European Composite Flooring Association (EPLF) certificate, the ISO9001 international quality certification certificate, the ISO14001 international environmental certification certificate, and other related quality certificates.

8. Environmental performance
The common concern of consumers is the environmental performance of flooring. When choosing flooring, the first consideration should be the environmental friendliness of the product, followed by other performance indicators and price. You can confirm whether the floor is an environmentally friendly product by checking for relevant green environmental certificates.

9. After sales service
Reinforced composite flooring generally requires professional installers to use specialized tools for installation, so consumers must ask whether the merchant has a professional installation team and whether they can provide a formal warranty certificate and warranty card.