Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an extremely popular selection of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and economical 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 variety of artificial composite flooring consisting of several layers, often with a fibreboard core topped with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then finally covered with a wear layer that protects the floor from scrapes and other forms of damage. Because laminate floor includes a decorative layer that may include any type of image, it comes in a wide variety of different looks to mimic the appearance of many other types of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top layer, it may additionally include embossed or textured effects which mimic other types of flooring. Laminate flooring is well suited for a wide range of rooms, but be careful if you plan on fitting it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate will have to be used. When choosing the right laminate for your property, decide on one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) ranking, as this specificies the quantity of traffic the laminate is ranked to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively simple to install due to its snap or click together design. However, it is often 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 right underlay and damp proofing is fitted to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies can advise you on the ideal laminate floor for your home, and ensure that it’s fitted to the best quality.