Recent news of unscrupulous

practices and labeling of

Chinese produced, non-certified

laminate flooring has caused

consumer concern regarding

the whole industry. This has put

homebuilders who use quality

laminate flooring products

on the receiving end of tough

questions. The truth is that the

majority of laminate flooring

is the best option for many

homeowners. Products carrying

the North American Laminate

Flooring Association (NALFA)

Certification Seal means your

customers can rest assured

they are getting the highest

quality, safest laminate flooring

option available.

Put your customers’ minds at ease with NALFA-certified laminate flooring.

As a homebuilder, your reputation is tied to the products you use. Laminate

flooring is often the perfect choice for new construction, and NALFA is here

to help you answer questions your customers may bring to you and help

you address their concerns regarding this great flooring option.

IS LAMINATE SAFE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT?

• Laminate flooring cores are made from ecologically sustainable wood

fibers and industrial wood byproducts such as wood chips and sawdust.

The top layer is a printed design of wood, stone, ceramic, or virtually any

other visual you can imagine, meaning customers get the look of any

material they want without impacting old-growth forests or digging into

the earth.

• Laminate flooring contains a high percentage of post-industrial recycled

materials and is recyclable.

• NALFA certified laminate flooring is free of air damaging chemicals and

can help you meet green building standards.

DOES LAMINATE HAVE ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS?

• Laminate flooring’s materials and lack of installation glues make it

the ideal choice for those with allergies. It does not trap dust or dirt,

and resists mold growth.

• Laminate flooring’s easy cleaning and stain resistance mean customers

don’t need to use harsh cleaning chemicals that could trigger allergy

or asthma issues.

• NALFA Certified laminate flooring must pass CARB Phase 2 emission

standards. Additionally, most NALFA certified laminate floors also bear

a secondary indoor air quality certification such as GreenGuard™ or

FloorScore®, meaning they comply to the strictest indoor air quality

standards in North America, including Formaldehyde.

HOW LONG WILL LAMINATE LAST?

• Laminate flooring that bears the NALFA Certification Seal has passed a strenuous series of 10 tests to assure its durability:

- static load - thickness swell

- light resistance - cleanability and stain resistance

- large ball resistance - small ball resistance

- water resistance - dimensional tolerance

- caster chair resistance - surface bond

• Laminate flooring doesn’t fade like other flooring options, meaning its appearance remains beautiful for years.

• Laminate flooring’s tough aluminum oxide surface makes it rugged and helps it stand up to the toughest duty a family or retail environment places on it.

• Laminate flooring is easily and affordably repaired should it become damaged.

IS LAMINATE AFFORDABLE?

• Laminate flooring generally costs much less than other hard surface flooring options, and it also often outlasts other flooring options.

• Laminate flooring installs easily with an interlocking tongue-and-groove design and without a lot of wasted materials, meaning labor costs can remain under budget.

• Laminate flooring often lasts 25 years or more with simple weekly cleaning, making it a top choice that continually returns value for multifamily housing or homes with young children and animals.

WHERE DOES LAMINATE WORK BEST?

• Laminate flooring requires no special subflooring for installation, so it works in just about any room in a house.

• Laminate flooring works just as well in a commercial environment as it does multifamily housing and high-traffic single-family homes.

• Laminate flooring offers a variety of designs, so it’s great for customers who want fantastic design.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A NALFA SEAL?

NALFA-certified laminate flooring:

• Assures you’ll have satisfied customers.

• Adheres to the toughest industry standards.

• Offers you peace of mind.

• Information can be found here: nalfa.com/find-a-product/nalfa-certified-products