Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is a very popular selection of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and affordable price. A comparatively new addition to the market, laminate has quickly increased in popularity as a replacement for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a variety of artificial composite flooring consisting of several layers, typically with a fibreboard core coated with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then lastly covered 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 may incorporate almost any image, it comes in a huge array of different styles to mimic the aesthetics of many other styles of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor includes a smooth top layer, it can also include embossed or textured effects which mimic other types of flooring. Laminate flooring is suited to a wide range of rooms, but be careful if you intend on fitting it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate should be used. When choosing the ideal laminate for your property, select one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this specificies the quantity of traffic the laminate is rated to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively simple 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 precise dimensions, 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 advise you on the most appropriate laminate floor for your property, and ensure that it is fitted to the best quality.