Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is a very common choice of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and inexpensive price. A comparatively recent addition to the market, laminate has rapidly expanded in popularity as a replacement for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a variety of man-made composite flooring made up of several layers, generally with a fibreboard core coated with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then lastly covered with a wear layer that helps to protect the floor from scratches and other types of damage. Because laminate floor features a decorative layer that can incorporate almost any image, it comes in a huge selection of different effects to mimic the aesthetics of many other flooring materials like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top coating, it may additionally include embossed or textured effects which mimic other types of flooring. Laminate flooring is well suited for a number of rooms, but be cautious if you intend on installing it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate will have to be used. When choosing the right laminate for your property, choose one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this specificies the quantity of traffic the laminate is ranked to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively simple to install due to its snap or click together design. However, it is usually time consuming to install a huge amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the exact dimensions, as well as difficult to ensure that the appropriate underlay and damp proofing is installed to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies can inform you on the most suitable laminate floor for your home, and ensure that it is fitted to the highest quality.