Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is a very common choice of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and inexpensive price. A relatively new addition to the market, laminate has quickly grown in popularity as a substitute for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a variety of artificial composite flooring composed of several layers, generally 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 features a decorative layer that can include any kind of image, it comes in a huge variety of different looks to mimic the looks of many other styles of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top coating, it may additionally feature embossed or textured effects which mimic other styles of flooring. Laminate flooring is suited to a variety of rooms, but be careful if you intend on fitting it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate must be used. When choosing the perfect laminate for your property, choose 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 is often time consuming to install a substantial 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 fitted to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies will be able to advise you on the ideal laminate floor for your property, and guarantee that it’s installed to the highest quality.