Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an extremely common choice of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and economical 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 variety of synthetic composite flooring consisting of several layers, typically with a fibreboard core topped with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then lastly covered with a wear layer that protects the floor from scratches and other types of damage. Because laminate floor includes a decorative layer that can incorporate any type of image, it comes in a huge array of different styles to mimic the appearance of many other styles of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top coating, it may also include embossed or textured effects which mimic other types of flooring. Laminate flooring is suited to a variety of rooms, but be careful if you plan on fitting it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate must be used. When choosing the perfect laminate for your property, decide on one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this designates the quantity of traffic the laminate is scored to perform well under. Laminate flooring is not too difficult to install because of its snap or click together design. However, it can be 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 appropriate underlay and damp proofing is fitted to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies will be able to inform you on the ideal laminate floor for your home, and ensure that it’s installed to the best quality.