Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an extremely common selection of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and economical price. A comparatively recent addition to the market, laminate has quickly grown in popularity as a replacement for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a variety of man-made composite flooring composed of several layers, typically with a fibreboard core topped with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then finally protected with a wear layer that protects the floor from scrapes and other forms of damage. Because laminate floor incorporates a decorative layer that can include any kind of image, it comes in a huge 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 includes a smooth top layer, it may also feature embossed or textured effects which mimic other types of flooring. Laminate flooring is suited to a variety of rooms, but be cautious if you intend on fitting it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate must be used. When choosing the ideal laminate for your house, select one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) ranking, as this designates the quantity of traffic the laminate is rated to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively easy to install because of its snap or click together design. However, it is often time consuming to install a large amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the precise dimensions, as well as difficult to ensure that the right underlay and damp proofing is fitted to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies can inform you on the ideal laminate floor for your home, and ensure that it is installed to the best quality.