Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is a very popular choice of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and inexpensive price. A comparatively new addition to the market, laminate has rapidly grown in popularity as a substitute for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a kind of man-made 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 protected with a wear layer that helps to protect the floor from scratches and other types of damage. Because laminate floor includes a decorative layer that may incorporate almost any image, it comes in a wide range of different looks to mimic the aesthetics of many other flooring materials like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor includes a smooth top coating, it may also have embossed or textured effects which mimic other kinds of flooring. Laminate flooring is well suited for a wide range of rooms, but be careful if you intend on installing it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate should be used. When choosing the best laminate for your house, decide on one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) ranking, as this specificies the quantity of traffic the laminate is rated 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 considerable amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the precise size, as well as difficult to ensure that the correct underlay and damp proofing is installed to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies will be able to give you advice on the best laminate floor for your home, and ensure that it’s fitted to the best quality.