Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an extremely common selection of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and affordable price. A relatively recent addition to the market, laminate has quickly increased in popularity as an alternative for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a variety of synthetic composite flooring composed of several layers, usually with a fibreboard core coated with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then finally protected with a wear layer that helps to protect the floor from scrapes and other types of damage. Because laminate floor contains a decorative layer that can include any sort of image, it is available in a wide array of different styles to mimic the aesthetics of many other flooring materials like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top coating, it may also feature embossed or textured effects which mimic other types of flooring. Laminate flooring is ideal for a wide range of rooms, but be cautious if you intend on installing it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate must be used. When choosing the perfect laminate for your house, choose one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) ranking, as this specificies the amount of traffic the laminate is rated 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 considerable amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the precise size, as well as difficult to ensure that the right underlay and damp proofing is installed to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies can advise you on the best laminate floor for your home, and ensure that it is fitted to the highest quality.