Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an extremely common choice of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and inexpensive price. A relatively recent addition to the market, laminate has rapidly increased in popularity as an alternative for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a kind of artificial composite flooring made up of several layers, often 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 helps to protect the floor from scrapes and other types of damage. Because laminate floor contains a decorative layer that can include any sort of image, it is available in a wide range 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 coating, it may additionally feature embossed or textured effects which mimic other types of flooring. Laminate flooring is well suited for a wide range of rooms, but be cautious if you plan on installing it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate will have to be used. When choosing the ideal laminate for your home, decide on one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) ranking, as this designates the amount of traffic the laminate is scored to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively easy to install due to 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 size, as well as difficult to ensure that the appropriate underlay and damp proofing is fitted to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies will be able to help you on the perfect laminate floor for your property, and ensure that it is installed to the best quality.