Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an extremely widely used selection of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and economical price. A comparatively recent addition to the market, laminate has quickly increased in popularity as an alternative for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a type of artificial composite flooring composed of several layers, usually with a fibreboard core topped with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then finally covered with a wear layer that protects the floor from scrapes and other forms of damage. Because laminate floor features a decorative layer that can incorporate any kind of image, it comes in a wide selection of different styles to mimic the appearance of many other styles of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top layer, it may also feature embossed or textured effects which mimic other kinds of flooring. Laminate flooring is suitable for a wide range of rooms, but be careful if you intend on fitting it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate should be used. When choosing the perfect laminate for your house, decide on one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this designates the amount of traffic the laminate is graded to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively simple to install because of its snap or click together design. However, it is often time consuming to install a large amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the precise dimensions, as well as difficult to ensure that the appropriate underlay and damp proofing is fitted to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies will be able to inform you on the most appropriate laminate floor for your property, and ensure that it is installed to the best quality.