Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is a very popular selection of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and economical price. A relatively recent addition to the market, laminate has rapidly expanded in popularity as an alternative for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a type of artificial composite flooring made up of several layers, often with a fibreboard core coated with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then finally protected with a wear layer that helps to protect the floor from scrapes and other types of damage. Because laminate floor includes a decorative layer that can include any kind of image, it comes in a wide range of different looks to mimic the appearance of many other flooring materials like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top layer, it can also include embossed or textured effects which mimic other types of flooring. Laminate flooring is suitable for a variety of rooms, but be careful if you plan on installing it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate will have to be used. When choosing the perfect laminate for your home, pick one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this specificies the quantity of traffic the laminate is scored to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively simple 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 exact size, as well as difficult to ensure that the correct underlay and damp proofing is installed to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies can give you advice on the most suitable laminate floor for your space, and guarantee that it’s fitted to the highest quality.