Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is a very popular choice of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and affordable price. A comparatively new addition to the market, laminate has quickly expanded in popularity as an alternative for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a kind of man-made composite flooring composed of several layers, typically 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 protects the floor from scrapes and other forms of damage. Because laminate floor features a decorative layer that can incorporate almost any image, it is available in a wide variety of different effects to mimic the appearance of many other flooring materials like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top layer, it can also feature embossed or textured effects which mimic other forms of flooring. Laminate flooring is suited to a wide range of rooms, but be careful if you intend on installing it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate must be used. When choosing the ideal laminate for your house, choose one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this designates the amount of traffic the laminate is rated 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 sizable amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the exact size, 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 advise you on the perfect laminate floor for your home, and ensure that it’s fitted to the highest quality.