Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an extremely popular choice of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and affordable price. A relatively recent addition to the market, laminate has rapidly increased in popularity as a substitute for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a type of man-made composite flooring made up of several layers, usually 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 scrapes and other types of damage. Because laminate floor incorporates a decorative layer that can incorporate any kind of image, it comes in a huge variety of different styles to mimic the appearance of many other styles of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor includes a smooth top coating, it may also feature embossed or textured effects which mimic other styles of flooring. Laminate flooring is ideal for a number of rooms, but be cautious if you plan on installing it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate should be used. When choosing the ideal laminate for your property, select one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) rating, 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 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 right underlay and damp proofing is installed to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies can advise you on the best laminate floor for your home, and ensure that it’s installed to the highest quality.