Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is a very common choice of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and affordable price. A comparatively new addition to the market, laminate has quickly increased in popularity as a substitute for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a kind of synthetic composite flooring composed of several layers, generally with a fibreboard core topped with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then lastly protected 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 include any kind of image, it is available in a huge variety of different styles to mimic the appearance of many other styles of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor includes a smooth top layer, it may also include embossed or textured effects which mimic other forms of flooring. Laminate flooring is ideal for a number of rooms, but be careful if you intend on fitting it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate should be used. When choosing the best laminate for your property, select one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) ranking, as this designates the amount of traffic the laminate is rated to perform well under. Laminate flooring is not too difficult to install due to its snap or click together design. However, it can be time consuming to install a substantial amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the exact dimensions, as well as difficult to ensure that the correct underlay and damp proofing is installed to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies will be able to advise you on the most suitable laminate floor for your property, and guarantee that it’s installed to the highest quality.