Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is a very widely used selection of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and inexpensive price. A comparatively recent addition to the market, laminate has quickly increased in popularity as a replacement for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a type 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 finally covered with a wear layer that helps to protect the floor from scrapes and other forms of damage. Because laminate floor contains a decorative layer that can include any sort of image, it is available in a wide array of different effects to mimic the looks of many other flooring materials like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top layer, it may also have embossed or textured effects which mimic other kinds of flooring. Laminate flooring is ideal for a wide range of rooms, but be careful if you intend on fitting it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate should be used. When choosing the right laminate for your house, choose one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) ranking, as this designates the amount of traffic the laminate is scored to perform well under. Laminate flooring is not too difficult to install because of its snap or click together design. However, it is usually time consuming to install a huge amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the precise dimensions, 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 help you on the perfect laminate floor for your home, and ensure that it is fitted to the highest quality.