Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is a very popular selection of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and economical price. A relatively new addition to the market, laminate has quickly expanded in popularity as an alternative for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a kind of man-made composite flooring consisting of several layers, usually 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 helps to protect the floor from scrapes and other forms of damage. Because laminate floor includes a decorative layer that can incorporate any type of image, it is available in a wide selection of different looks to mimic the looks of many other types of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top layer, it may in addition include embossed or textured effects which mimic other styles of flooring. Laminate flooring is suited to a wide range 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, decide on one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this specificies the quantity of traffic the laminate is rated to perform well under. Laminate flooring is not too difficult to install because of its snap or click together design. However, it is often time consuming to install a considerable amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the exact size, as well as difficult to ensure that the correct underlay and damp proofing is fitted to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies can give you advice on the ideal laminate floor for your property, and ensure that it is installed to the best quality.