Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is a very popular choice of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and economical price. A comparatively recent addition to the market, laminate has quickly increased in popularity as an alternative for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a variety of artificial composite flooring consisting of several layers, generally 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 scratches and other types of damage. Because laminate floor incorporates a decorative layer that may incorporate any kind of image, it is available 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 includes a smooth top layer, it may in addition have embossed or textured effects which mimic other kinds of flooring. Laminate flooring is ideal for a variety of rooms, but be careful if you plan on fitting it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate must be used. When choosing the perfect laminate for your home, decide on one with a suitable 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 can be time consuming to install a substantial 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 installed to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies can help you on the ideal laminate floor for your room, and guarantee that it is installed to the best quality.