Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is a very popular selection of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and affordable price. A relatively recent addition to the market, laminate has quickly expanded in popularity as a substitute 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 protects the floor from scrapes and other types of damage. Because laminate floor includes a decorative layer that can include almost any image, it comes in a wide variety of different effects to mimic the looks of many other styles of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top coating, it may in addition include embossed or textured effects which mimic other kinds of flooring. Laminate flooring is suited to a number of rooms, but be careful if you intend on installing it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate must be used. When choosing the right laminate for your home, choose one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this designates the amount of traffic the laminate is scored to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively simple to install because of its snap or click together design. However, it is often time consuming to install a huge amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the exact dimensions, as well as difficult to ensure that the right underlay and damp proofing is installed to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies can give you advice on the best laminate floor for your home, and guarantee that it’s installed to the best quality.