Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an exceptionally popular selection of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and economical price. A comparatively recent addition to the market, laminate has quickly increased in popularity as a substitute for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a type of artificial composite flooring composed of several layers, usually with a fibreboard core covered with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then finally protected with a wear layer that helps to protect the floor from scrapes and other types of damage. Because laminate floor features a decorative layer that can incorporate any kind of image, it comes in a wide variety of different effects 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 can also have 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 ideal laminate for your house, choose one with an appropriate 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 can be time consuming to install a substantial amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the precise dimensions, as well as difficult to ensure that the appropriate underlay and damp proofing is fitted to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies will be able to give you advice on the perfect laminate floor for your property, and ensure that it’s fitted to the highest quality.