Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an extremely popular selection of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and economical price. A relatively new addition to the market, laminate has quickly increased in popularity as a substitute for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a kind of artificial composite flooring composed of several layers, usually with a fibreboard core topped with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then lastly covered with a wear layer that protects the floor from scrapes and other forms of damage. Because laminate floor contains a decorative layer that may include almost any image, it comes in a wide array 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 in addition include embossed or textured effects which mimic other forms of flooring. Laminate flooring is well suited 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 ideal laminate for your home, select 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 easy to install due to its snap or click together design. However, it is usually time consuming to install a substantial amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the precise dimensions, 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 fitted to the best quality.