Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an exceptionally common selection of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and affordable price. A relatively new addition to the market, laminate has rapidly expanded in popularity as a replacement for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a variety of synthetic composite flooring made up of several layers, often with a fibreboard core covered with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then lastly covered 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 can include almost any image, it comes in a wide range of different looks to mimic the aesthetics of many other flooring materials like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top layer, it may in addition have embossed or textured effects which mimic other types of flooring. Laminate flooring is suited to a number of rooms, but be careful if you plan on installing it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate should be used. When choosing the right laminate for your house, decide on one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) ranking, as this specificies the amount of traffic the laminate is rated to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively easy to install due to 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 dimensions, as well as difficult to ensure that the right underlay and damp proofing is fitted to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies will be able to help you on the most suitable laminate floor for your property, and ensure that it is installed to the highest quality.