Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is a very common selection of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and affordable price. A relatively recent addition to the market, laminate has rapidly expanded in popularity as a replacement for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a variety of man-made composite flooring made up of several layers, generally with a fibreboard core topped 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 contains a decorative layer that may incorporate any sort of image, it comes in a huge array of different effects to mimic the aesthetics of many other styles of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor includes a smooth top coating, it may also feature embossed or textured effects which mimic other forms of flooring. Laminate flooring is well suited for a wide range of rooms, but be careful if you plan on fitting it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate will have to be used. When choosing the best 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 can be time consuming to install a sizable amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the exact dimensions, as well as difficult to ensure that the correct underlay and damp proofing is fitted to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies will be able to advise you on the most suitable laminate floor for your room, and guarantee that it is installed to the highest quality.