Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an extremely common selection of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and economical price. A comparatively new addition to the market, laminate has rapidly expanded in popularity as a substitute for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a variety of artificial composite flooring consisting of several layers, typically with a fibreboard core coated with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then lastly 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 may include any kind of image, it is available in a huge variety of different styles 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 coating, it may additionally have embossed or textured effects which mimic other styles of flooring. Laminate flooring is ideal for a wide range of rooms, but be cautious if you plan on installing it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate must be used. When choosing the ideal laminate for your home, choose one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this designates the quantity of traffic the laminate is graded to perform well under. Laminate flooring is not too difficult to install due to its snap or click together design. However, it is often 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 correct underlay and damp proofing is installed to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies will be able to give you advice on the perfect laminate floor for your home, and ensure that it is installed to the highest quality.