Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an exceptionally widely used selection of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and inexpensive price. A relatively new addition to the market, laminate has rapidly increased in popularity as a substitute for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a type of synthetic composite flooring made up of several layers, generally with a fibreboard core topped 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 types of damage. Because laminate floor contains a decorative layer that can incorporate almost any image, it comes in a wide variety of different styles to mimic the aesthetics of many other styles of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top layer, it can also include 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 intend on fitting it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate should be used. When choosing the perfect laminate for your home, select one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this specificies the quantity of traffic the laminate is ranked to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively easy to install due to its snap or click together design. However, it can be time consuming to install a considerable amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the exact size, as well as difficult to ensure that the correct underlay and damp proofing is installed to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies will be able to help you on the most appropriate laminate floor for your property, and ensure that it’s fitted to the highest quality.