Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is a very popular choice of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and affordable price. A relatively new 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 synthetic 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 lastly protected with a wear layer that protects the floor from scratches and other types of damage. Because laminate floor incorporates a decorative layer that may incorporate any type of image, it comes in a huge range of different styles to mimic the aesthetics of many other flooring materials like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top coating, it may also feature embossed or textured effects which mimic other forms of flooring. Laminate flooring is well suited for a wide range of rooms, but be cautious if you plan on installing it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate must be used. When choosing the best laminate for your house, pick one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) ranking, as this specificies the amount of traffic the laminate is ranked to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively easy to install because of its snap or click together design. However, it is often time consuming to install a large amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the exact size, as well as difficult to ensure that the correct underlay and damp proofing is fitted to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies will be able to inform you on the most appropriate laminate floor for your space, and guarantee that it’s installed to the highest quality.