Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an extremely common selection of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and inexpensive price. A comparatively recent addition to the market, laminate has rapidly 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, usually 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 scrapes and other types of damage. Because laminate floor incorporates a decorative layer that may incorporate almost any image, it comes in a wide range of different looks 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 coating, it may in addition have embossed or textured effects which mimic other styles of flooring. Laminate flooring is suitable for a variety of rooms, but be careful if you intend on installing it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate should be used. When choosing the ideal laminate for your house, decide on one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) ranking, as this designates the amount of traffic the laminate is graded to perform well under. Laminate flooring is not too difficult to install due to its snap or click together design. However, it can be 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 correct underlay and damp proofing is fitted to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies can help you on the perfect laminate floor for your room, and ensure that it’s fitted to the best quality.