Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an exceptionally popular selection of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and inexpensive price. A relatively new addition to the market, laminate has rapidly increased in popularity as a substitute for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a kind of man-made composite flooring consisting of several layers, often with a fibreboard core covered with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then finally covered with a wear layer that protects the floor from scratches and other forms of damage. Because laminate floor contains a decorative layer that may incorporate any type of image, it is available in a huge variety of different styles to mimic the aesthetics of many other types of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top coating, it can also have embossed or textured effects which mimic other types of flooring. Laminate flooring is suitable for a number of rooms, but be cautious if you plan on fitting it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate should be used. When choosing the best laminate for your property, pick one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this designates the quantity of traffic the laminate is rated to perform well under. Laminate flooring is not too difficult to install due to its snap or click together design. However, it is often time consuming to install a huge amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the precise size, as well as difficult to ensure that the appropriate underlay and damp proofing is fitted to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies can give you advice on the most suitable laminate floor for your space, and ensure that it is installed to the highest quality.