Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is a very common selection of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and affordable price. A comparatively new addition to the market, laminate has quickly increased in popularity as an alternative for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a type of man-made composite flooring made up of several layers, often 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 protects the floor from scrapes and other forms of damage. Because laminate floor contains a decorative layer that may include any sort of image, it comes in a huge selection of different looks to mimic the looks of many other flooring materials like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top coating, it can also have embossed or textured effects which mimic other styles of flooring. Laminate flooring is well suited for a wide range 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 best laminate for your property, decide on one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this designates the quantity of traffic the laminate is rated to perform well under. Laminate flooring is not too difficult to install due to its snap or click together design. However, it can be time consuming to install a large amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the exact dimensions, 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 advise you on the best laminate floor for your space, and guarantee that it’s installed to the highest quality.