Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an exceptionally popular selection of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and economical price. A relatively new addition to the market, laminate has rapidly grown in popularity as an alternative for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a kind of artificial composite flooring made up 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 types of damage. Because laminate floor incorporates a decorative layer that can include any type of image, it is available in a huge array of different styles to mimic the looks of many other styles of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top coating, it may also feature embossed or textured effects which mimic other kinds 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 must be used. When choosing the right laminate for your home, pick one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this designates the quantity of traffic the laminate is rated to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively simple to install due to 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 size, as well as difficult to ensure that the correct underlay and damp proofing is fitted to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies will be able to inform you on the most suitable laminate floor for your room, and ensure that it is fitted to the highest quality.