Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is a very common selection of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and affordable price. A relatively recent addition to the market, laminate has quickly expanded in popularity as a replacement for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a type of man-made composite flooring made up of several layers, often with a fibreboard core topped with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then finally protected with a wear layer that protects the floor from scratches and other types of damage. Because laminate floor features a decorative layer that may incorporate almost any image, it is available in a huge variety of different effects 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 layer, it can also 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 plan on fitting it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate should be used. When choosing the perfect laminate for your home, decide on one with a suitable 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 because of its snap or click together design. However, it is usually time consuming to install a large amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the precise size, as well as difficult to ensure that the right underlay and damp proofing is fitted to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies can help you on the perfect laminate floor for your space, and guarantee that it’s installed to the best quality.