Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an extremely popular selection of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and affordable price. A comparatively new addition to the market, laminate has rapidly expanded in popularity as a substitute for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a variety of artificial composite flooring consisting of several layers, usually 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 protects the floor from scratches and other forms of damage. Because laminate floor features a decorative layer that can incorporate almost any image, it is available in a wide array of different looks to mimic the aesthetics of many other flooring materials like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top layer, it can also include embossed or textured effects which mimic other types of flooring. Laminate flooring is well suited for a variety of rooms, but be cautious if you intend on installing 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) rating, as this designates the quantity of traffic the laminate is graded to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively simple 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 correct underlay and damp proofing is installed to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies can inform you on the best laminate floor for your property, and ensure that it’s fitted to the highest quality.