Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an exceptionally common selection of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and economical price. A relatively new addition to the market, laminate has quickly increased in popularity as an alternative for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a variety of artificial composite flooring composed of several layers, often with a fibreboard core covered with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then finally covered with a wear layer that protects the floor from scrapes and other forms of damage. Because laminate floor includes a decorative layer that can include any kind of image, it comes in a huge selection of different styles to mimic the appearance of many other flooring materials like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor includes a smooth top coating, it may also have embossed or textured effects which mimic other styles of flooring. Laminate flooring is well suited for a number of rooms, but be cautious if you plan on installing it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate must be used. When choosing the best laminate for your house, decide on one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) ranking, as this designates the amount of traffic the laminate is rated to perform well under. Laminate flooring is not too difficult to install due to its snap or click together design. However, it is often time consuming to install a large amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the exact size, as well as difficult to ensure that the right underlay and damp proofing is installed to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies can give you advice on the best laminate floor for your property, and ensure that it is fitted to the best quality.