Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is a very popular choice of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and economical price. A relatively recent addition to the market, laminate has quickly grown in popularity as an alternative for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a variety of artificial 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 may include any sort of image, it is available in a huge 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 features a smooth top layer, it may also feature embossed or textured effects which mimic other forms of flooring. Laminate flooring is suitable for a wide range of rooms, but be careful if you plan on fitting it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate should be used. When choosing the right laminate for your property, choose one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this specificies 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 can be 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 will be able to inform you on the best laminate floor for your property, and guarantee that it’s installed to the highest quality.