Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an exceptionally widely used choice of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and economical price. A relatively recent addition to the market, laminate has quickly grown in popularity as a replacement for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a type of artificial composite flooring made up of several layers, often 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 protects the floor from scratches and other types of damage. Because laminate floor features a decorative layer that may include almost any image, it is available in a huge variety of different looks to mimic the aesthetics of many other types of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor includes a smooth top layer, it may additionally include embossed or textured effects which mimic other styles of flooring. Laminate flooring is well suited for a variety 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 property, decide on one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) ranking, as this specificies the amount of traffic the laminate is scored to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively easy to install due to 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 dimensions, 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 help you on the ideal laminate floor for your space, and guarantee that it’s fitted to the best quality.