Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is a very widely used choice of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and affordable price. A comparatively recent addition to the market, laminate has rapidly grown in popularity as a substitute for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a kind of artificial composite flooring consisting of several layers, typically with a fibreboard core covered with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then finally covered 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 incorporate any kind of image, it is available in a huge array of different looks 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 layer, it may additionally feature embossed or textured effects which mimic other forms of flooring. Laminate flooring is suited to 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 best laminate for your property, select one with an appropriate 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 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 appropriate 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 room, and guarantee that it is installed to the best quality.