Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an exceptionally common selection of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and inexpensive price. A relatively recent addition to the market, laminate has quickly grown in popularity as a replacement for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a variety of man-made composite flooring composed of several layers, typically with a fibreboard core topped 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 types of damage. Because laminate floor contains a decorative layer that may incorporate any kind of image, it is available in a huge variety of different effects to mimic the appearance of many other flooring materials like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top layer, it may also feature embossed or textured effects which mimic other kinds of flooring. Laminate flooring is well suited for a number 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 ideal laminate for your house, decide on one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) ranking, as this designates the quantity of traffic the laminate is ranked to perform well under. Laminate flooring is not too difficult to install because of its snap or click together design. However, it is usually time consuming to install a considerable amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the exact dimensions, as well as difficult to ensure that the right underlay and damp proofing is fitted to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies can advise you on the ideal laminate floor for your room, and ensure that it’s installed to the best quality.