Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an extremely common choice of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and economical price. A relatively new addition to the market, laminate has quickly expanded in popularity as a substitute for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a kind of synthetic 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 helps to protect the floor from scratches and other forms of damage. Because laminate floor includes a decorative layer that can include any type of image, it is available in a wide selection of different styles to mimic the appearance of many other styles of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor includes a smooth top layer, it may additionally include embossed or textured effects which mimic other kinds of flooring. Laminate flooring is well suited 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 ideal laminate for your house, select one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this specificies the quantity of traffic the laminate is graded 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 considerable 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 inform you on the most suitable laminate floor for your home, and ensure that it’s fitted to the highest quality.