Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is a very common selection of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and economical price. A comparatively new addition to the market, laminate has rapidly increased in popularity as a replacement for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a kind of synthetic composite flooring made up of several layers, usually 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 protects the floor from scrapes and other types of damage. Because laminate floor features a decorative layer that can include any kind of image, it is available in a wide range of different styles to mimic the aesthetics of many other styles of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor includes a smooth top layer, it may in addition include embossed or textured effects which mimic other types of flooring. Laminate flooring is well suited for a variety 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, choose one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) ranking, as this designates the quantity of traffic the laminate is rated to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively easy to install due to its snap or click together design. However, it can be time consuming to install a large amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the precise size, 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 give you advice on the perfect laminate floor for your home, and guarantee that it’s fitted to the highest quality.