Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is a very popular choice of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and economical price. A comparatively new addition to the market, laminate has quickly grown in popularity as an alternative for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a type of artificial composite flooring made up of several layers, usually with a fibreboard core coated with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then finally covered with a wear layer that helps to protect the floor from scrapes and other types of damage. Because laminate floor features a decorative layer that may incorporate any sort of image, it is available in a wide variety of different effects to mimic the looks of many other styles of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor includes a smooth top layer, it may also include embossed or textured effects which mimic other types of flooring. Laminate flooring is well suited for a number of rooms, but be careful if you plan on installing it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate must be used. When choosing the best laminate for your property, pick one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) ranking, as this designates the amount of traffic the laminate is graded to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively easy to install because of its snap or click together design. However, it is often time consuming to install a huge amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the precise dimensions, as well as difficult to ensure that the right underlay and damp proofing is fitted to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies will be able to advise you on the best laminate floor for your property, and guarantee that it’s fitted to the highest quality.