Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an exceptionally common choice of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and economical price. A relatively recent addition to the market, laminate has quickly increased in popularity as an alternative for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a kind of man-made composite flooring consisting of several layers, generally with a fibreboard core coated with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then lastly protected with a wear layer that protects the floor from scratches and other forms of damage. Because laminate floor incorporates a decorative layer that may include almost any image, it comes in a huge variety of different styles to mimic the looks of many other styles of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor includes a smooth top coating, it can also have embossed or textured effects which mimic other types of flooring. Laminate flooring is suited to a wide range of rooms, but be cautious if you plan on installing it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate must be used. When choosing the right laminate for your house, select one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this specificies 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 usually time consuming to install a huge amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the exact size, as well as difficult to ensure that the appropriate underlay and damp proofing is installed to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies can advise you on the best laminate floor for your space, and ensure that it’s installed to the best quality.