Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an exceptionally common selection of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and economical price. A comparatively recent addition to the market, laminate has rapidly expanded in popularity as an alternative for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a type of man-made composite flooring composed of several layers, generally with a fibreboard core coated 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 forms of damage. Because laminate floor features a decorative layer that may incorporate any type of image, it comes in a huge variety 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 feature embossed or textured effects which mimic other types of flooring. Laminate flooring is suitable for a wide range 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 right laminate for your property, select one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this specificies the amount of traffic the laminate is scored to perform well under. Laminate flooring is not too difficult to install because of 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 dimensions, 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 inform you on the best laminate floor for your home, and guarantee that it is fitted to the best quality.