Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an exceptionally common selection of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and inexpensive price. A comparatively recent addition to the market, laminate has rapidly increased in popularity as a replacement for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a type of artificial composite flooring composed of several layers, typically with a fibreboard core covered with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then lastly protected with a wear layer that helps to protect the floor from scratches and other forms of damage. Because laminate floor includes a decorative layer that may include any sort of image, it comes in a huge array of different styles to mimic the appearance of many other flooring materials like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top layer, it can also include embossed or textured effects which mimic other kinds of flooring. Laminate flooring is well suited 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 property, pick one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) ranking, as this designates the amount of traffic the laminate is ranked to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively simple to install because of its snap or click together design. However, it is often time consuming to install a large amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the exact 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 advise you on the most appropriate laminate floor for your room, and ensure that it is fitted to the best quality.