Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is a very popular choice of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and economical price. A relatively recent addition to the market, laminate has quickly grown in popularity as a substitute for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a variety of artificial composite flooring composed of several layers, often with a fibreboard core covered with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then finally protected with a wear layer that protects the floor from scrapes and other forms of damage. Because laminate floor features a decorative layer that can include almost any image, it comes in a huge array of different effects to mimic the appearance of many other styles of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top coating, it may in addition include embossed or textured effects which mimic other types of flooring. Laminate flooring is suitable for a number of rooms, but be careful if you plan on fitting it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate should be used. When choosing the ideal laminate for your property, pick one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) ranking, as this designates the quantity of traffic the laminate is ranked to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively simple to install due to its snap or click together design. However, it is often 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 appropriate underlay and damp proofing is installed to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies will be able to give you advice on the perfect laminate floor for your property, and ensure that it is fitted to the best quality.