Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an exceptionally common choice of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and affordable price. A comparatively recent addition to the market, laminate has rapidly grown in popularity as an alternative for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a type of synthetic composite flooring composed of several layers, often with a fibreboard core coated with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then finally protected with a wear layer that protects the floor from scrapes and other types of damage. Because laminate floor includes a decorative layer that can incorporate any kind of image, it is available in a wide variety of different effects to mimic the appearance of many other flooring materials 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 types of flooring. Laminate flooring is well suited for a number of rooms, but be cautious if you intend on installing it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate will have to be used. When choosing the right laminate for your home, select one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this specificies the amount of traffic the laminate is ranked to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively simple to install due to its snap or click together design. However, it is usually time consuming to install a large 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 will be able to give you advice on the ideal laminate floor for your property, and guarantee that it’s installed to the highest quality.