Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an exceptionally widely used choice of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and inexpensive price. A relatively recent addition to the market, laminate has quickly grown in popularity as a substitute for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a type of synthetic composite flooring consisting of several layers, usually 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 contains a decorative layer that can include any type of image, it is available in a wide range of different styles to mimic the appearance of many other styles of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor includes a smooth top coating, it may in addition have embossed or textured effects which mimic other forms of flooring. Laminate flooring is ideal for a number of rooms, but be careful if you plan on fitting it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate must be used. When choosing the ideal laminate for your property, decide on one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) ranking, as this designates the amount of traffic the laminate is rated to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively simple to install due to its snap or click together design. However, it is usually time consuming to install a substantial amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the exact dimensions, as well as difficult to ensure that the right underlay and damp proofing is installed to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies will be able to advise you on the best laminate floor for your room, and guarantee that it’s fitted to the best quality.