Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an extremely common choice of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and economical price. A relatively new addition to the market, laminate has rapidly increased in popularity as a substitute for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a kind of synthetic composite flooring composed of several layers, typically with a fibreboard core topped with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then finally protected with a wear layer that protects the floor from scratches and other forms of damage. Because laminate floor features a decorative layer that may include any kind of image, it comes in a huge range of different looks to mimic the looks of many other flooring materials like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top layer, it may also have embossed or textured effects which mimic other styles 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 best laminate for your property, choose one with a suitable 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 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 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 room, and ensure that it’s fitted to the best quality.