Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is a very common selection of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and economical price. A relatively recent addition to the market, laminate has rapidly 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, often with a fibreboard core coated 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 types of damage. Because laminate floor contains a decorative layer that may include any kind of image, it comes in a huge selection of different effects to mimic the aesthetics of many other flooring materials like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor includes a smooth top layer, it can also feature embossed or textured effects which mimic other styles of flooring. Laminate flooring is suited to a variety 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 best laminate for your house, select one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this designates the amount of traffic the laminate is graded to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively easy to install because of 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 precise size, as well as difficult to ensure that the correct underlay and damp proofing is installed to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies can inform you on the most suitable laminate floor for your home, and guarantee that it is fitted to the highest quality.