Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an exceptionally widely used choice of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and affordable price. A comparatively new addition to the market, laminate has rapidly grown in popularity as a replacement for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a type of artificial composite flooring made up of several layers, usually with a fibreboard core coated with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then finally protected with a wear layer that protects the floor from scratches and other forms of damage. Because laminate floor features a decorative layer that can include any type of image, it is available in a wide variety of different effects 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 in addition feature embossed or textured effects which mimic other forms of flooring. Laminate flooring is suitable for a variety of rooms, but be careful if you plan on installing it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate should be used. When choosing the best laminate for your house, choose one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this designates the amount of traffic the laminate is graded 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 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 fitted to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies will be able to help you on the most suitable laminate floor for your property, and guarantee that it is installed to the highest quality.