Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an extremely common selection of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and affordable 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 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 covered 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 type of image, it comes in a wide array of different looks to mimic the aesthetics of many other types of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor includes a smooth top layer, it may in addition feature embossed or textured effects which mimic other types of flooring. Laminate flooring is well suited for a wide range of rooms, but be careful if you intend on fitting it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate must be used. When choosing the ideal laminate for your house, choose 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 simple to install due to its snap or click together design. However, it is usually time consuming to install a large 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 fitted to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies will be able to give you advice on the most appropriate laminate floor for your home, and guarantee that it is installed to the best quality.