Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is a very widely used selection of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and inexpensive price. A relatively new addition to the market, laminate has rapidly expanded in popularity as a replacement for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a kind of man-made composite flooring consisting of several layers, generally 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 scratches and other types of damage. Because laminate floor incorporates a decorative layer that can incorporate any kind of image, it comes in a huge variety 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 additionally include embossed or textured effects which mimic other kinds of flooring. Laminate flooring is suited to a variety of rooms, but be careful if you intend on installing it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate must be used. When choosing the best laminate for your house, choose one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) ranking, as this specificies 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 large amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the precise dimensions, as well as difficult to ensure that the correct underlay and damp proofing is fitted to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies will be able to advise you on the most appropriate laminate floor for your room, and guarantee that it’s installed to the best quality.