Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an exceptionally popular choice of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and inexpensive price. A comparatively recent addition to the market, laminate has rapidly increased in popularity as a replacement for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a type of man-made composite flooring made up of several layers, generally with a fibreboard core covered with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then finally covered with a wear layer that helps to protect the floor from scrapes and other forms of damage. Because laminate floor contains a decorative layer that can incorporate almost any image, it is available in a huge array of different effects to mimic the appearance of many other types of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top layer, it may additionally feature embossed or textured effects which mimic other types of flooring. Laminate flooring is ideal for a variety 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 perfect laminate for your house, choose one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) ranking, as this specificies the amount of traffic the laminate is scored to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively easy to install because of its snap or click together design. However, it is usually time consuming to install a huge amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the precise size, as well as difficult to ensure that the right underlay and damp proofing is fitted to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies can help you on the best laminate floor for your home, and ensure that it is fitted to the best quality.