Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an exceptionally common choice of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and inexpensive price. A relatively new addition to the market, laminate has quickly increased in popularity as an alternative for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a variety of synthetic composite flooring consisting of several layers, generally with a fibreboard core coated 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 features a decorative layer that can incorporate any kind of image, it is available in a wide selection of different effects to mimic the looks of many other types 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 types of flooring. Laminate flooring is suitable for a variety of rooms, but be careful if you plan on installing it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate should be used. When choosing the perfect laminate for your house, decide on one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this designates the quantity of traffic the laminate is graded 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 large amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the exact size, as well as difficult to ensure that the right underlay and damp proofing is fitted to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies will be able to inform you on the ideal laminate floor for your room, and ensure that it is installed to the highest quality.