Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an extremely widely used choice of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and inexpensive price. A comparatively new addition to the market, laminate has quickly increased in popularity as a replacement for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a type of synthetic composite flooring consisting of several layers, often with a fibreboard core topped with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then lastly protected with a wear layer that protects the floor from scrapes and other forms of damage. Because laminate floor includes a decorative layer that can include almost any image, it comes in a wide array of different effects to mimic the looks of many other styles of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor includes a smooth top layer, it may additionally feature embossed or textured effects which mimic other styles of flooring. Laminate flooring is well suited for a number of rooms, but be cautious if you plan on fitting it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate must be used. When choosing the perfect laminate for your property, pick one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) ranking, as this specificies the amount of traffic the laminate is rated to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively easy to install due to its snap or click together design. However, it can be time consuming to install a large 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 installed to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies can help you on the most suitable laminate floor for your space, and ensure that it is installed to the best quality.