Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an extremely popular choice of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and economical 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 kind of man-made composite flooring consisting of several layers, often with a fibreboard core covered with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then lastly covered with a wear layer that helps to protect the floor from scratches and other forms of damage. Because laminate floor features a decorative layer that may include any type of image, it is available in a wide range of different effects to mimic the appearance of many other types of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor includes a smooth top layer, it may additionally feature embossed or textured effects which mimic other styles of flooring. Laminate flooring is suitable for a number of rooms, but be careful if you plan on fitting it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate will have to be used. When choosing the perfect laminate for your property, select one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) ranking, as this specificies the amount 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 precise size, as well as difficult to ensure that the correct underlay and damp proofing is fitted to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies will be able to help you on the most appropriate laminate floor for your home, and guarantee that it’s fitted to the best quality.