Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is a very widely used choice of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and inexpensive price. A relatively new addition to the market, laminate has rapidly grown in popularity as a replacement for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a type of artificial composite flooring composed of several layers, often with a fibreboard core topped with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then finally covered with a wear layer that protects the floor from scratches and other types of damage. Because laminate floor incorporates a decorative layer that may include any kind of image, it comes in a huge selection of different styles 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 can also feature embossed or textured effects which mimic other types of flooring. Laminate flooring is ideal for a number of rooms, but be cautious if you plan on installing it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate will have to be used. When choosing the best laminate for your house, choose one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) ranking, as this designates the quantity of traffic the laminate is ranked to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively easy to install due to its snap or click together design. However, it is often 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 right underlay and damp proofing is fitted to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies can help you on the best laminate floor for your room, and ensure that it is fitted to the best quality.