Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an exceptionally common choice of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and affordable price. A comparatively 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 man-made composite flooring composed of several layers, often with a fibreboard core topped 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 incorporates a decorative layer that can incorporate any sort of image, it comes in a huge variety of different looks to mimic the appearance of many other flooring materials like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top coating, it may additionally feature embossed or textured effects which mimic other types of flooring. Laminate flooring is well suited for a number of rooms, but be cautious 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, pick one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this specificies the quantity of traffic the laminate is ranked 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 precise size, as well as difficult to ensure that the correct underlay and damp proofing is installed to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies will be able to advise you on the most appropriate laminate floor for your property, and guarantee that it’s fitted to the highest quality.