Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an extremely widely used selection of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and economical price. A comparatively recent addition to the market, laminate has quickly expanded in popularity as a replacement for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a variety of man-made composite flooring consisting of several layers, often with a fibreboard core covered with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then finally protected with a wear layer that helps to protect the floor from scrapes and other types of damage. Because laminate floor includes a decorative layer that can include any type of image, it is available in a huge variety of different looks to mimic the aesthetics of many other styles of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top coating, it may in addition include embossed or textured effects which mimic other types of flooring. Laminate flooring is suitable 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 right laminate for your home, decide on one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this designates the amount 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 is usually time consuming to install a large 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 will be able to inform you on the best laminate floor for your property, and ensure that it’s fitted to the best quality.