Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an extremely common choice of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and inexpensive price. A relatively new addition to the market, laminate has quickly grown in popularity as a substitute for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a type of artificial composite flooring consisting of several layers, generally 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 protects the floor from scrapes and other types of damage. Because laminate floor contains a decorative layer that can include any sort of image, it comes in a wide selection of different styles to mimic the looks of many other types of flooring 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 forms of flooring. Laminate flooring is ideal for a variety of rooms, but be cautious if you plan on fitting it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate must be used. When choosing the best laminate for your home, select one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this specificies the quantity 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 is usually time consuming to install a considerable amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the precise size, as well as difficult to ensure that the appropriate underlay and damp proofing is installed to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies can advise you on the ideal laminate floor for your property, and guarantee that it’s installed to the highest quality.