Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an exceptionally common selection of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and inexpensive price. A relatively recent addition to the market, laminate has quickly increased in popularity as a replacement for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a kind of man-made composite flooring composed of several layers, generally with a fibreboard core covered 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 includes a decorative layer that may incorporate any type of image, it comes in a wide selection of different styles to mimic the appearance of many other types of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor includes a smooth top coating, it may additionally have embossed or textured effects which mimic other kinds of flooring. Laminate flooring is suitable for a variety of rooms, but be careful if you plan on installing it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate must be used. When choosing the ideal laminate for your home, decide on one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) ranking, as this designates the quantity of traffic the laminate is scored to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively easy to install because of its snap or click together design. However, it can be 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 can help you on the most appropriate laminate floor for your room, and ensure that it is fitted to the best quality.