Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is a very common choice of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and inexpensive price. A comparatively recent addition to the market, laminate has quickly expanded in popularity as an alternative for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a variety of artificial 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 protected with a wear layer that helps to protect the floor from scrapes and other types of damage. Because laminate floor incorporates a decorative layer that can include any kind of image, it is available in a wide selection of different effects to mimic the looks of many other types of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor includes a smooth top coating, it may additionally include embossed or textured effects which mimic other styles of flooring. Laminate flooring is ideal for a number of rooms, but be careful if you plan on installing it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate will have to be used. When choosing the perfect laminate for your home, decide on one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this specificies the quantity of traffic the laminate is scored to perform well under. Laminate flooring is not too difficult to install because of its snap or click together design. However, it is often time consuming to install a considerable amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the exact size, as well as difficult to ensure that the correct underlay and damp proofing is installed to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies can help you on the most appropriate laminate floor for your property, and ensure that it’s installed to the highest quality.