Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an extremely common choice of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and inexpensive price. A relatively new addition to the market, laminate has quickly increased in popularity as a substitute for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a type of artificial composite flooring made up of several layers, typically with a fibreboard core coated 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 scratches and other forms of damage. Because laminate floor contains a decorative layer that may include any type of image, it comes in a wide selection of different effects to mimic the aesthetics of many other styles of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top layer, it can also have embossed or textured effects which mimic other types of flooring. Laminate flooring is suitable for a wide range of rooms, but be cautious if you plan on fitting it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate should be used. When choosing the right laminate for your property, decide on one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this designates the amount of traffic the laminate is ranked to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively easy to install because of its snap or click together design. However, it is often time consuming to install a huge amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the exact dimensions, as well as difficult to ensure that the correct underlay and damp proofing is fitted to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies can advise you on the most suitable laminate floor for your home, and ensure that it’s fitted to the highest quality.