Introducing Smart Flooring
A smart floor is engineered with components designed to endure the demands of daily life. Its exceptional durability stems from a specially crafted anti-abrasive protective overlay, composed of millions of non-toxic aluminum particles. This overlay resists scuffs, scratches, dents, and moisture, ensuring long-lasting performance.
Advanced Laminate Flooring
This smart floor represents a new generation of laminate flooring, offering superior protection and resilience compared to traditional solid wood products. The visible decorative inner layer, infused with melamine resin, enhances durability while providing a variety of colors and designs to suit any aesthetic.
Engineering Excellence
Enhanced Underboard
The underlayers feature impermeable fiberboard engineered to resist water, not just minor moisture. Crafted from hardwood compressed under high temperature and pressure, this fiberboard leverages the natural water- and humidity-resistant properties of hardwood. This robust core sets smart flooring apart from other products on the market.
Balancing Film
The underside of each component, or balancing film, is infused with melamine-impregnated resin, creating an additional moisture-resistant barrier. The inventors have also refined the interlocking system, resulting in stronger, more seamless joints than ever before.
Key Advantages of Smart Flooring
Smart flooring offers a range of benefits beyond wear resistance. It is chemical-resistant, stain-resistant, and scratch-resistant. It also withstands burns, making it ideal for households where cigarettes might be dropped. The flooring resists ultraviolet rays, preventing color fading, and is hypoallergenic, dust mite-resistant, impact-resistant, and easy to clean. Additionally, it can be installed as a floating floor, eliminating the need to remove existing flooring.
Maintenance Guidelines
Maintaining this high-tech laminate is similar to caring for traditional laminate. Use a nearly dry damp mop for dusting or vacuum as needed. Avoid wet mopping and harsh cleaning chemicals to preserve the floor’s integrity.
Bathroom Applications
Thanks to its enhanced water and moisture resistance, smart flooring is a cost-effective option for bathroom use. However, proper installation is critical to prevent water or moisture seepage through joints. Carefully review the warranty before installation to ensure compliance with guidelines.
Cost Considerations
Smart floor installation is more expensive than standard laminate but remains more affordable than solid wood or stone. For comparison, marble ranges from $20 to $100 per square foot, while wood starts at $10 per square foot and can escalate significantly based on the type. Compared to carpeting, smart flooring may be less or more costly, as custom carpeting can reach up to $100 per square foot.
One Response
Okay, you convinced me. But where do I get it? The only company that describes its product as “smart” is in Canada and only has one U.S. distributed in the center of the country, far from me. Is the term ‘smart floor’ a trademark or a generic that applies to many products, such as the Pergo Outlast?