Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is a very widely used selection of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and affordable price. A relatively recent addition to the market, laminate has quickly grown in popularity as a replacement for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a type of man-made composite flooring composed of several layers, generally with a fibreboard core coated 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 types of damage. Because laminate floor includes a decorative layer that may include any sort of image, it comes in a wide array of different styles to mimic the looks of many other flooring materials like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor includes a smooth top layer, it may in addition have embossed or textured effects which mimic other styles of flooring. Laminate flooring is well suited 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 house, decide on one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this designates the quantity of traffic the laminate is scored 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 exact size, as well as difficult to ensure that the correct underlay and damp proofing is installed to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies will be able to inform you on the most suitable laminate floor for your home, and guarantee that it’s fitted to the highest quality.