Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is a very widely used selection of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and economical price. A relatively new addition to the market, laminate has quickly grown in popularity as a replacement for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a type of synthetic composite flooring made up 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 contains a decorative layer that may incorporate almost any image, it comes in a huge range of different looks to mimic the appearance of many other flooring materials 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 suited to a wide range of rooms, but be careful if you plan on fitting it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate should be used. When choosing the perfect laminate for your property, choose one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) ranking, as this specificies the amount of traffic the laminate is rated to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively simple to install due to its snap or click together design. However, it can be time consuming to install a sizable 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 installed to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies will be able to help you on the ideal laminate floor for your space, and ensure that it’s fitted to the best quality.