Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an exceptionally widely used choice of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and economical price. A relatively new addition to the market, laminate has rapidly expanded in popularity as an alternative for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a type of man-made composite flooring composed of several layers, generally with a fibreboard core topped 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 scratches and other types of damage. Because laminate floor includes a decorative layer that may incorporate any type of image, it comes in a huge variety of different looks to mimic the aesthetics of many other types of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor includes a smooth top layer, it may also include embossed or textured effects which mimic other kinds of flooring. Laminate flooring is suited to a wide range of rooms, but be cautious if you plan on fitting it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate must be used. When choosing the best laminate for your house, select one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) ranking, 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 considerable amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the precise dimensions, as well as difficult to ensure that the correct underlay and damp proofing is installed to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies can inform you on the most suitable laminate floor for your home, and ensure that it’s fitted to the highest quality.