Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an extremely widely used choice of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and affordable price. A relatively new addition to the market, laminate has quickly grown in popularity as a replacement for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a variety of synthetic composite flooring composed of several layers, usually 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 scratches and other forms of damage. Because laminate floor contains a decorative layer that may include any kind of image, it comes in a huge range of different looks to mimic the looks of many other flooring materials like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor includes a smooth top coating, it can also include embossed or textured effects which mimic other kinds of flooring. Laminate flooring is suited to a wide range of rooms, but be cautious if you intend on fitting it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate will have to be used. When choosing the best laminate for your property, pick one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) ranking, as this designates the amount of traffic the laminate is rated to perform well under. Laminate flooring is not too difficult to install because of its snap or click together design. However, it is usually time consuming to install a substantial amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the exact size, 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 home, and guarantee that it is fitted to the best quality.