Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is a very common choice of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and economical price. A comparatively new addition to the market, laminate has rapidly expanded in popularity as a replacement for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a kind of synthetic composite flooring consisting of several layers, generally with a fibreboard core topped with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then finally covered with a wear layer that protects the floor from scratches and other forms of damage. Because laminate floor includes a decorative layer that can incorporate almost any image, it is available in a huge variety of different styles to mimic the aesthetics of many other types of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor includes a smooth top layer, it may additionally include embossed or textured effects which mimic other forms of flooring. Laminate flooring is ideal for a number of rooms, but be cautious if you plan on fitting it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate will have to be used. When choosing the best laminate for your house, decide on one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this designates the quantity of traffic the laminate is graded to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively simple 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 precise size, as well as difficult to ensure that the correct underlay and damp proofing is installed to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies can advise you on the most suitable laminate floor for your space, and ensure that it is installed to the highest quality.