Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is a very common selection of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and affordable price. A comparatively recent addition to the market, laminate has rapidly increased in popularity as an alternative for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a type of man-made composite flooring composed of several layers, often with a fibreboard core coated 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 incorporates a decorative layer that may include any type of image, it comes in a huge array of different styles to mimic the looks of many other types of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top coating, it may in addition feature embossed or textured effects which mimic other styles of flooring. Laminate flooring is well suited for a number of rooms, but be cautious if you intend on fitting it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate should be used. When choosing the right laminate for your home, choose one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) ranking, as this designates the quantity of traffic the laminate is ranked to perform well under. Laminate flooring is not too difficult to install due to its snap or click together design. However, it can be time consuming to install a sizable amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the precise size, as well as difficult to ensure that the appropriate underlay and damp proofing is installed to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies can give you advice on the perfect laminate floor for your home, and ensure that it’s installed to the highest quality.