Floating floors
Advantages
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Wide variety of wood species available
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Removable
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Easy to lay
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Fast assembly (30m² per day)
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Suitable for refurbishment: floating floors can be laid over old flooring, raising the level 1 to 2 cm only
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Installation on any smooth surface: flagstones, tiles, carpet, existing flooring
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Economically more attractive than solid wood flooring
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Varies less than solid wood flooring
These floors are made of strips of parquet and laminated panels (several layers glued together). Wood species commonly used are oak, chestnut, maple, ash and exotic woods such as Yellow Balau, Doussie, and Iroko.