Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is a very common choice of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and economical price. A comparatively recent addition to the market, laminate has rapidly grown in popularity as an alternative for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a variety of artificial composite flooring composed of several layers, generally 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 helps to protect the floor from scrapes and other forms of damage. Because laminate floor features a decorative layer that can incorporate any sort of image, it is available in a wide range of different styles to mimic the aesthetics of many other types of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top coating, it may in addition have embossed or textured effects which mimic other forms of flooring. Laminate flooring is ideal for a wide range of rooms, but be careful if you intend on fitting it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate must be used. When choosing the right laminate for your home, select one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this specificies the quantity of traffic the laminate is graded to perform well under. Laminate flooring is not too difficult to install because of its snap or click together design. However, it can be time consuming to install a substantial amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the precise dimensions, as well as difficult to ensure that the correct underlay and damp proofing is installed to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies will be able to give you advice on the best laminate floor for your room, and ensure that it’s installed to the best quality.