Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an extremely popular selection of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and inexpensive price. A comparatively new addition to the market, laminate has rapidly expanded in popularity as an alternative for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a variety of man-made composite flooring consisting of several layers, typically 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 scratches and other types of damage. Because laminate floor features a decorative layer that can include any kind of image, it comes in a wide selection of different looks to mimic the aesthetics of many other flooring materials like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor includes a smooth top layer, it can also feature embossed or textured effects which mimic other types of flooring. Laminate flooring is well suited for a wide range of rooms, but be careful if you plan on installing it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate will have to be used. When choosing the best laminate for your home, choose 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 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 exact 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 inform you on the best laminate floor for your room, and guarantee that it’s fitted to the best quality.