Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an exceptionally popular choice of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and affordable price. A relatively recent addition to the market, laminate has rapidly increased in popularity as an alternative for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a variety of synthetic composite flooring consisting of several layers, usually 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 scrapes and other forms of damage. Because laminate floor incorporates a decorative layer that can incorporate any kind of image, it comes in a wide variety of different effects to mimic the appearance of many other styles of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor includes a smooth top layer, it may also have embossed or textured effects which mimic other kinds of flooring. Laminate flooring is well suited for a wide range of rooms, but be cautious if you plan on fitting it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate must be used. When choosing the perfect laminate for your home, choose one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this designates the amount of traffic the laminate is scored 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 huge amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the precise dimensions, as well as difficult to ensure that the right underlay and damp proofing is installed to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies will be able to give you advice on the ideal laminate floor for your property, and ensure that it’s installed to the highest quality.