Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an extremely common selection of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and economical price. A comparatively new addition to the market, laminate has quickly grown in popularity as a substitute for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a variety of artificial composite flooring composed of several layers, typically 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 incorporates a decorative layer that can include any type of image, it is available in a huge selection of different looks to mimic the appearance 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 have embossed or textured effects which mimic other kinds of flooring. Laminate flooring is ideal for a wide range of rooms, but be careful if you intend on fitting it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate will have to be used. When choosing the perfect laminate for your home, select one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this designates the quantity of traffic the laminate is ranked to perform well under. Laminate flooring is not too difficult to install because of its snap or click together design. However, it is often time consuming to install a substantial 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 fitted to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies can advise you on the perfect laminate floor for your home, and ensure that it’s fitted to the highest quality.