Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an extremely common selection of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and inexpensive price. A relatively new addition to the market, laminate has rapidly grown in popularity as a substitute for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a type of man-made composite flooring composed of several layers, typically with a fibreboard core covered with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then lastly protected with a wear layer that protects the floor from scratches and other types of damage. Because laminate floor incorporates a decorative layer that can incorporate any kind of image, it comes in a wide range of different effects to mimic the appearance of many other types of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top layer, it may also feature embossed or textured effects which mimic other styles of flooring. Laminate flooring is ideal for a variety of rooms, but be careful if you intend on installing it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate must be used. When choosing the best laminate for your house, decide on one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) ranking, as this specificies the quantity of traffic the laminate is rated 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 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 give you advice on the most suitable laminate floor for your space, and guarantee that it’s fitted to the highest quality.