The Swedish company Perstorp in Trelleborg developed a laminate material as a floor covering in 1977 and launched it on the market in 1980. The first HPL floor (High Pressure Laminate) with particle board and a wood veneer was produced. Previously, laminate had been used since the 1920s for work surfaces, window sills and wall panels.

Laminate consists of several layers fused together to which paper is attached with different patterns or decors. As High Density Fibreboard (HDF) is used as the substrate for the paper, laminate flooring has a wood content of around 90 percent.

Laminate can be simply disposed of with non-recyclable waste. If the volume is so high that normal waste bins are not sufficient, please take the old laminate to the recycling or refuse disposal centre. Some local authorities also offer bulky waste collections where laminate can be included.If your new floor is laid by a specialist company, the tradesmen will in most cases take charge of disposing of the old laminate.If you are carrying out renovations or refurbishments on a larger scale and you order a skip, you can also throw your old laminate into it.

KRONOTEX laminate panels are available in thicknesses of 8 mm, 10 mm and 12 mm. Thinner laminate is usually required, for example, when it has to fit under doors. Thicker laminate is naturally more stable and also quieter. The thicker the panels, the more stable the connection as the click connection for KRONOTEX laminate matches the thickness of the panels.From Performance Class 33 (commercial) onwards, KRONOTEX panels are at least 10 mm thick.

Yes, you can also install laminate on walls. You will either need a substructure for attaching them, or the panels are glued directly.But beware: If you fit laminate flooring to walls, you are not using it for its intended purpose. This will invalidate any guarantee or warranty