Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an extremely popular selection of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and affordable price. A relatively new addition to the market, laminate has rapidly grown in popularity as a replacement for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a type 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 helps to protect the floor from scrapes and other forms of damage. Because laminate floor incorporates a decorative layer that can include any type of image, it comes in a wide selection of different effects to mimic the appearance of many other styles of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top coating, it may in addition include embossed or textured effects which mimic other forms of flooring. Laminate flooring is ideal for a number of rooms, but be careful if you plan on fitting 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) rating, as this designates the quantity of traffic the laminate is scored to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively easy to install due to its snap or click together design. However, it can be time consuming to install a huge amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the precise dimensions, as well as difficult to ensure that the right underlay and damp proofing is fitted to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies can help you on the most appropriate laminate floor for your space, and ensure that it’s fitted to the highest quality.