Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an extremely common selection of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and inexpensive price. A relatively recent addition to the market, laminate has quickly grown in popularity as a substitute for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a variety of synthetic composite flooring composed of several layers, generally 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 features a decorative layer that may incorporate any sort of image, it is available in a wide variety of different styles to mimic the aesthetics of many other styles of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top coating, it may also include embossed or textured effects which mimic other kinds of flooring. Laminate flooring is suitable for a number of rooms, but be cautious if you plan on fitting it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate should be used. When choosing the ideal laminate for your home, decide on 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 simple 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 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 give you advice on the perfect laminate floor for your property, and guarantee that it’s installed to the highest quality.