Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an exceptionally popular choice of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and economical price. A comparatively new addition to the market, laminate has quickly expanded in popularity as a replacement for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a variety of artificial composite flooring made up of several layers, generally with a fibreboard core covered with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then finally protected with a wear layer that protects the floor from scratches and other types of damage. Because laminate floor incorporates a decorative layer that can include almost any image, it comes 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 features a smooth top coating, it can also include embossed or textured effects which mimic other styles of flooring. Laminate flooring is suitable for a number of rooms, but be cautious if you intend on installing it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate will have to be used. When choosing the right laminate for your house, decide on one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this specificies the quantity of traffic the laminate is scored 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 sizable amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the exact size, as well as difficult to ensure that the appropriate underlay and damp proofing is installed to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies will be able to help you on the perfect laminate floor for your home, and guarantee that it is installed to the best quality.