Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an extremely popular choice of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and economical price. A comparatively new addition to the market, laminate has quickly grown in popularity as an alternative for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a variety of synthetic composite flooring consisting of several layers, usually 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 types of damage. Because laminate floor contains a decorative layer that may incorporate any sort of image, it comes in a wide selection of different effects to mimic the aesthetics of many other styles of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor includes a smooth top layer, it may also feature embossed or textured effects which mimic other kinds of flooring. Laminate flooring is suitable for a number of rooms, but be careful if you plan on installing it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate must be used. When choosing the right laminate for your property, decide on one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) ranking, as this specificies the amount of traffic the laminate is ranked to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively simple 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 dimensions, as well as difficult to ensure that the right underlay and damp proofing is installed to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies can inform you on the perfect laminate floor for your room, and ensure that it’s fitted to the highest quality.