Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an extremely widely used selection of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and inexpensive price. A comparatively new addition to the market, laminate has rapidly grown in popularity as a substitute for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a type of man-made composite flooring consisting of several layers, often with a fibreboard core coated 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 may include almost any image, it comes in a wide range of different styles 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 in addition feature embossed or textured effects which mimic other types of flooring. Laminate flooring is suited to a number of rooms, but be cautious if you plan on installing it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate should be used. When choosing the perfect laminate for your home, select one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this designates the quantity of traffic the laminate is rated 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 huge amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the exact 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 give you advice on the most appropriate laminate floor for your home, and ensure that it is installed to the best quality.