Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is a very popular selection of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and inexpensive price. A comparatively new addition to the market, laminate has rapidly expanded in popularity as a replacement for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a type of artificial composite flooring consisting of several layers, typically with a fibreboard core coated with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then finally covered with a wear layer that protects the floor from scratches and other types of damage. Because laminate floor includes a decorative layer that may incorporate any type of image, it comes in a wide variety of different effects to mimic the appearance of many other flooring materials like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor includes a smooth top layer, it can also have embossed or textured effects which mimic other types of flooring. Laminate flooring is ideal for a wide range 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 ideal laminate for your property, decide on one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) ranking, as this specificies the quantity of traffic the laminate is rated to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively easy to install because of 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 dimensions, 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 inform you on the most appropriate laminate floor for your room, and guarantee that it is installed to the best quality.