Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an extremely widely used selection of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and affordable price. A relatively new addition to the market, laminate has quickly expanded in popularity as a substitute for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a type of synthetic composite flooring composed of several layers, generally with a fibreboard core topped with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then lastly protected with a wear layer that helps to protect the floor from scrapes and other forms of damage. Because laminate floor incorporates a decorative layer that can include any kind of image, it comes in a wide array of different styles 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 suitable for a number of rooms, but be careful 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, select one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) ranking, as this specificies the quantity of traffic the laminate is graded to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively simple to install due to its snap or click together design. However, it can be time consuming to install a sizable 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 will be able to advise you on the most appropriate laminate floor for your home, and guarantee that it’s installed to the best quality.