Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an exceptionally widely used choice of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and economical price. A comparatively new addition to the market, laminate has rapidly increased in popularity as a replacement for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a variety of man-made 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 protected with a wear layer that protects the floor from scratches and other types of damage. Because laminate floor incorporates a decorative layer that may incorporate almost any image, it comes in a wide array of different styles to mimic the looks of many other types of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor includes a smooth top coating, it may also feature embossed or textured effects which mimic other forms of flooring. Laminate flooring is ideal for a variety of rooms, but be cautious if you plan 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 a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this designates the amount of traffic the laminate is graded 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 large 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 help you on the perfect laminate floor for your property, and guarantee that it’s fitted to the highest quality.