Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an extremely popular choice of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and economical price. A relatively recent addition to the market, laminate has quickly grown in popularity as an alternative for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a variety of man-made composite flooring consisting 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 scratches and other types of damage. Because laminate floor incorporates a decorative layer that may include almost any image, it is available in a wide range of different styles to mimic the aesthetics 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 have embossed or textured effects which mimic other types of flooring. Laminate flooring is well suited for a variety of rooms, but be cautious if you intend on installing it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate must be used. When choosing the best laminate for your property, select one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) ranking, as this designates the amount of traffic the laminate is ranked 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 precise dimensions, as well as difficult to ensure that the right underlay and damp proofing is fitted to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies can inform you on the perfect laminate floor for your property, and guarantee that it is fitted to the best quality.