Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is a very widely used choice of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and inexpensive price. A relatively recent addition to the market, laminate has rapidly grown in popularity as a replacement for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a type of synthetic 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 protects the floor from scratches and other types of damage. Because laminate floor contains a decorative layer that can incorporate any sort of image, it is available in a wide selection of different styles to mimic the aesthetics of many other flooring materials like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor includes a smooth top layer, it may in addition include embossed or textured effects which mimic other kinds of flooring. Laminate flooring is well suited for a number of rooms, but be careful 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 house, decide on one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this specificies the quantity of traffic the laminate is scored to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively simple to install because of 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 size, as well as difficult to ensure that the appropriate underlay and damp proofing is fitted to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies can advise you on the ideal laminate floor for your property, and ensure that it’s installed to the best quality.