Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an extremely popular choice of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and economical price. A comparatively new addition to the market, laminate has quickly expanded in popularity as a replacement for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a variety of man-made 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 protected with a wear layer that helps to protect the floor from scratches and other types of damage. Because laminate floor contains a decorative layer that can incorporate any kind of image, it comes in a wide selection of different styles to mimic the looks of many other types of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top layer, it may in addition include embossed or textured effects which mimic other kinds of flooring. Laminate flooring is suitable for a number of rooms, but be careful if you intend on fitting it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate will have to be used. When choosing the right laminate for your house, decide on one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this specificies the amount of traffic the laminate is scored 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 substantial amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the precise dimensions, 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 help you on the most suitable laminate floor for your room, and ensure that it’s installed to the best quality.