Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is a very common choice of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and affordable price. A comparatively recent addition to the market, laminate has quickly grown in popularity as a substitute for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a type of synthetic composite flooring made up of several layers, usually with a fibreboard core coated with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then finally covered with a wear layer that helps to protect the floor from scratches and other types of damage. Because laminate floor contains a decorative layer that may incorporate any type of image, it comes in a wide selection of different effects to mimic the appearance of many other styles of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor includes a smooth top layer, it may additionally have embossed or textured effects which mimic other forms of flooring. Laminate flooring is suited to a number of rooms, but be careful if you plan on installing it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate should be used. When choosing the best laminate for your house, pick one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) ranking, as this specificies the quantity of traffic the laminate is scored to perform well under. Laminate flooring is not too difficult to install due to its snap or click together design. However, it is usually time consuming to install a substantial amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the exact size, as well as difficult to ensure that the appropriate underlay and damp proofing is installed to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies can help you on the most suitable laminate floor for your home, and ensure that it is fitted to the best quality.