Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an exceptionally common selection of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and economical price. A relatively recent addition to the market, laminate has rapidly expanded in popularity as an alternative for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a variety of synthetic composite flooring made up of several layers, often with a fibreboard core coated with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then finally covered with a wear layer that protects the floor from scratches and other types of damage. Because laminate floor contains a decorative layer that can include any kind of image, it comes in a wide selection of different effects 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 may additionally include embossed or textured effects which mimic other kinds of flooring. Laminate flooring is suited to a number of rooms, but be careful if you intend on installing it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate should be used. When choosing the right laminate for your house, select one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) ranking, as this specificies the amount of traffic the laminate is scored to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively simple to install because of 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 size, as well as difficult to ensure that the right underlay and damp proofing is installed to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies can advise you on the most suitable laminate floor for your room, and guarantee that it is installed to the highest quality.