Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is a very widely used choice of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and inexpensive price. A relatively new addition to the market, laminate has quickly expanded in popularity as a replacement for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a type of man-made composite flooring consisting of several layers, often with a fibreboard core coated with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then lastly covered with a wear layer that helps to protect the floor from scratches and other forms of damage. Because laminate floor incorporates a decorative layer that can incorporate almost any image, it comes in a huge array of different effects 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 may in addition include embossed or textured effects which mimic other forms of flooring. Laminate flooring is suited to a wide range 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 perfect laminate for your house, pick one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) ranking, as this designates the amount of traffic the laminate is graded to perform well under. Laminate flooring is not too difficult to install due to its snap or click together design. However, it is often time consuming to install a sizable 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 advise you on the best laminate floor for your home, and ensure that it is installed to the best quality.