Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is a very common choice of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and economical price. A relatively new addition to the market, laminate has rapidly grown in popularity as an alternative for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a kind of man-made composite flooring consisting of several layers, generally with a fibreboard core topped 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 incorporate any kind of image, it is available in a huge range of different looks 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 can also include embossed or textured effects which mimic other styles of flooring. Laminate flooring is well suited for a number of rooms, but be careful if you intend on installing 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 a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) ranking, as this specificies the amount of traffic the laminate is graded to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively easy to install due to its snap or click together design. However, it is usually time consuming to install a large 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 can inform you on the best laminate floor for your room, and guarantee that it’s installed to the best quality.