Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an extremely common choice of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and inexpensive price. A comparatively recent addition to the market, laminate has quickly expanded in popularity as a replacement for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a variety of man-made composite flooring consisting of several layers, generally with a fibreboard core covered with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then lastly protected with a wear layer that protects the floor from scratches and other types of damage. Because laminate floor includes a decorative layer that can incorporate almost any 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 includes a smooth top coating, it may also include embossed or textured effects which mimic other styles of flooring. Laminate flooring is suited to a variety 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 ideal laminate for your house, pick one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this designates the quantity of traffic the laminate is ranked to perform well under. Laminate flooring is not too difficult to install due to its snap or click together design. However, it is usually time consuming to install a substantial amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the exact dimensions, as well as difficult to ensure that the right underlay and damp proofing is fitted to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies will be able to help you on the most appropriate laminate floor for your home, and guarantee that it is fitted to the best quality.