Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is a very common selection of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and affordable price. A comparatively recent addition to the market, laminate has rapidly expanded in popularity as a substitute for real wood or stone floors. 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 helps to protect the floor from scrapes and other types of damage. Because laminate floor contains a decorative layer that can incorporate almost any image, it comes in a huge array of different styles to mimic the aesthetics of many other types of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top coating, it may additionally include embossed or textured effects which mimic other types of flooring. Laminate flooring is ideal for a wide range of rooms, but be careful if you plan on installing it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate will have to be used. When choosing the ideal laminate for your property, select one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this specificies the amount of traffic the laminate is scored 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 sizable amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the exact dimensions, as well as difficult to ensure that the right underlay and damp proofing is fitted to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies will be able to help you on the best laminate floor for your home, and ensure that it is fitted to the best quality.