Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an extremely widely used choice of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and economical price. A comparatively recent addition to the market, laminate has rapidly grown in popularity as a replacement for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a type of artificial 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 finally protected with a wear layer that helps to protect the floor from scratches and other forms of damage. Because laminate floor incorporates a decorative layer that can incorporate any kind of image, it is available in a huge selection of different styles to mimic the appearance of many other styles of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top layer, it may additionally include embossed or textured effects which mimic other forms of flooring. Laminate flooring is suited to 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 right laminate for your house, choose one with an appropriate 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 because of its snap or click together design. However, it can be time consuming to install a considerable amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the exact dimensions, as well as difficult to ensure that the correct underlay and damp proofing is fitted to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies will be able to inform you on the perfect laminate floor for your space, and guarantee that it is installed to the best quality.