Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is a very popular choice of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and inexpensive price. A comparatively new addition to the market, laminate has quickly expanded in popularity as an alternative 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 covered 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 incorporate almost any image, it is available in a huge variety of different looks to mimic the aesthetics of many other flooring materials like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor includes a smooth top layer, it may additionally include embossed or textured effects which mimic other types of flooring. Laminate flooring is suitable for 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 ideal laminate for your house, pick one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this designates the quantity of traffic the laminate is graded to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively simple 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 right underlay and damp proofing is installed to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies can help you on the most appropriate laminate floor for your home, and ensure that it is fitted to the highest quality.