Amtico Flooring Benefits
Amtico is a world class, world renowned product that can be used to create a warming atmosphere at home and in high traffic businesses. Here are a few details on what goes into Amtico and how it is actually manufactured. - What Is Amtico Made From?
- Amtico flooring is made from a resin, which is compounded with various high quality plasticizers and mixed with stabilizers. These ingredients are all compressed under high pressure and subjected to high temperatures. When completed the flooring is extremely durable, very thin (thinner than laminates such as Pergo) and with a close resemblence to real wood. In fact one of the things that many people comment upon is the life-like properties of Amtico, even though it is entirely man-made. Amtico flooring acheives this using customized printed films which is then placed between a protective layer and the glued to the core. Amtico also offer a range of metallic and stone effect tiles that are perfect for kitchens and bathrooms, where many perfer a tile rather than wood. As Amtico is non-porous there is no issue with water seeping through.
- What Is Used To Protect It?
- Amtico flooring tiles are protected by a coating of super tough urethane. This layer of high specification urethane protects the printed film from scratching, while making the floor a charm to keep clean. The urethane layer also keeps the floor looking radiant, so you don't have to go and polish it.
- Is An Amtico Floor Slippy?
- As Amtico floors are non-porous it will not absorb and moisture. Therefore, if you are mopping a floor or spill water it will either have to be dried with a cloth or you will need to allow the moisture to evaporate. If the Amtico floor is in a public area you should take precautions and provide warning signage.
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