Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an extremely popular selection of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and affordable price. A comparatively recent addition to the market, laminate has quickly increased in popularity as a substitute for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a kind of artificial 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 lastly covered with a wear layer that protects the floor from scrapes and other types of damage. Because laminate floor incorporates a decorative layer that can incorporate almost any image, it is available in a wide selection 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 can also have embossed or textured effects which mimic other forms 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 best laminate for your property, decide on one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this specificies the quantity of traffic the laminate is rated to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively simple to install because of its snap or click together design. However, it can be time consuming to install a huge amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the exact 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 advise you on the perfect laminate floor for your space, and guarantee that it is fitted to the best quality.