Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an exceptionally widely used 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 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 scrapes and other types of damage. Because laminate floor features a decorative layer that can incorporate almost any image, it is available in a huge range of different styles 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 layer, it may also feature embossed or textured effects which mimic other styles of flooring. Laminate flooring is suitable for a variety of rooms, but be cautious if you intend on fitting it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate should be used. When choosing the right laminate for your property, pick one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) ranking, as this specificies the quantity of traffic the laminate is graded to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively simple to install because of its snap or click together design. However, it is usually time consuming to install a sizable amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the precise dimensions, as well as difficult to ensure that the appropriate underlay and damp proofing is installed to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies can advise you on the perfect laminate floor for your property, and ensure that it’s installed to the best quality.