Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is a very widely used choice of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and affordable price. A comparatively new addition to the market, laminate has rapidly increased in popularity as an alternative for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a type of man-made composite flooring made up of several layers, often with a fibreboard core topped 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 includes a decorative layer that can incorporate any kind of image, it is available in a huge range of different styles to mimic the appearance of many other types of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top coating, it may additionally have embossed or textured effects which mimic other styles of flooring. Laminate flooring is ideal for a wide range of rooms, but be cautious if you plan on fitting it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate will have to be used. When choosing the perfect laminate for your house, decide on one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this designates the amount of traffic the laminate is graded 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 substantial amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the precise dimensions, as well as difficult to ensure that the right underlay and damp proofing is installed to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies will be able to inform you on the best laminate floor for your property, and guarantee that it is installed to the best quality.