Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is a very common selection of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and affordable price. A relatively 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 synthetic composite flooring composed of several layers, often 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 may include any type of image, it comes in a huge selection of different effects to mimic the looks of many other types of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor includes a smooth top coating, it may also include embossed or textured effects which mimic other forms of flooring. Laminate flooring is suited to a variety of rooms, but be careful if you plan on fitting it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate must be used. When choosing the ideal laminate for your property, decide on one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) ranking, as this designates the quantity of traffic the laminate is rated to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively easy to install because of its snap or click together design. However, it is often time consuming to install a sizable amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the precise size, as well as difficult to ensure that the right underlay and damp proofing is fitted to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies will be able to advise you on the ideal laminate floor for your property, and guarantee that it is fitted to the best quality.