Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is a very common choice of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and affordable price. A relatively recent addition to the market, laminate has rapidly grown in popularity as an alternative for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a kind of artificial composite flooring made up of several layers, usually with a fibreboard core covered with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then finally protected with a wear layer that protects the floor from scrapes and other types of damage. Because laminate floor includes a decorative layer that may incorporate any type of image, it comes in a huge selection of different styles to mimic the aesthetics of many other types of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top coating, it can also have embossed or textured effects which mimic other kinds of flooring. Laminate flooring is suited to a number of rooms, but be cautious if you plan on installing it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate will have to be used. When choosing the ideal laminate for your property, pick one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) ranking, as this specificies the quantity of traffic the laminate is ranked to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively simple to install because of 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 right underlay and damp proofing is installed to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies can give you advice on the most suitable laminate floor for your home, and guarantee that it is installed to the best quality.