Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is a very common choice of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and affordable price. A relatively recent addition to the market, laminate has quickly grown in popularity as a substitute for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a kind of artificial composite flooring made up of several layers, often with a fibreboard core covered with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then finally protected with a wear layer that protects the floor from scrapes and other forms of damage. Because laminate floor contains a decorative layer that may incorporate any kind of image, it is available in a wide range of different styles to mimic the aesthetics of many other flooring materials 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 styles of flooring. Laminate flooring is suited to a number of rooms, but be careful if you intend on fitting it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate will have to be used. When choosing the right laminate for your property, select one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) ranking, as this specificies the amount of traffic the laminate is rated to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively simple 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 precise dimensions, as well as difficult to ensure that the appropriate underlay and damp proofing is fitted to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies can inform you on the ideal laminate floor for your space, and ensure that it is fitted to the highest quality.