Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an extremely common choice of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and economical price. A comparatively recent addition to the market, laminate has quickly grown in popularity as a replacement for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a type of man-made composite flooring made up of several layers, typically with a fibreboard core coated with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then finally covered with a wear layer that protects the floor from scratches and other types of damage. Because laminate floor features a decorative layer that can include any type of image, it comes in a huge variety of different styles to mimic the appearance of many other flooring materials like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor includes 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 variety 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 perfect laminate for your house, pick one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this designates the amount of traffic the laminate is ranked to perform well under. Laminate flooring is not too difficult to install because of its snap or click together design. However, it is often 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 appropriate underlay and damp proofing is fitted to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies will be able to advise you on the most appropriate laminate floor for your room, and ensure that it is fitted to the highest quality.