Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an extremely widely used choice of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and economical price. A relatively new addition to the market, laminate has quickly grown in popularity as an alternative for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a variety of artificial composite flooring consisting of several layers, typically with a fibreboard core coated with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then lastly covered with a wear layer that protects the floor from scrapes and other forms of damage. Because laminate floor contains a decorative layer that can incorporate any type of image, it comes in a wide range of different styles to mimic the looks of many other flooring materials like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top coating, it may additionally feature embossed or textured effects which mimic other forms of flooring. Laminate flooring is suited to a wide range of rooms, but be careful if you plan on fitting it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate will have to be used. When choosing the ideal laminate for your property, decide on one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this designates the quantity of traffic the laminate is graded to perform well under. Laminate flooring is not too difficult to install because of its snap or click together design. However, it can be time consuming to install a considerable 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 can help you on the most suitable laminate floor for your space, and guarantee that it is fitted to the best quality.