Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is a very widely used choice of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and affordable price. A relatively new addition to the market, laminate has rapidly expanded in popularity as an alternative for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a type of artificial composite flooring made up of several layers, often with a fibreboard core coated with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then finally protected with a wear layer that protects the floor from scrapes and other types of damage. Because laminate floor incorporates a decorative layer that may incorporate almost any image, it is available in a huge range of different effects to mimic the appearance of many other types of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor includes a smooth top coating, it may additionally feature embossed or textured effects which mimic other forms of flooring. Laminate flooring is well suited for a wide range of rooms, but be careful if you plan on installing 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) ranking, as this specificies the quantity of traffic the laminate is scored to perform well under. Laminate flooring is not too difficult to install due to 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 size, as well as difficult to ensure that the appropriate underlay and damp proofing is fitted to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies can advise you on the best laminate floor for your space, and guarantee that it is installed to the best quality.