Over the past decade and a half the popularity of laminate flooring has substantially increased due to its durability, easy maintenance, and seemingly endless design styles. However, it may be ...

OAKLAND, Calif. - Why These Tests Matter: As noted in the 60 Minutes report, which aired on March 1, 2015, probably tens of thousands of households in California and probably hundreds of thousands of ...

Lumber Liquidators says it will stop selling laminate flooring from China, but the company insists the material is not unsafe. Even still, customers are trying to figure out what to believe and how to ...

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In my previous column, I discussed double-shear testing of a single fastener (see “Editor's Picks,” at right). But fasteners also can be subjected to single-shear loading — our subject this time — and ...

This video shows the compression after impact (CIA) rebound test performed on a composite laminate specimen using Instron impact testing system. Rebound test is an impact test where the dropped impact ...

Engineering estimates that are generated by METYCALC are based on engineering principles and empirical data and can be useful for approximate sizing of composite laminates and for comparing various ...

In this article, we dive into the pros and cons of laminate countertops and offer tips on choosing from the many available colors and patterns. You'll also find photos and guides on various edge ...