Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an exceptionally common choice of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and economical price. A relatively recent addition to the market, laminate has rapidly grown in popularity as an alternative for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a variety of synthetic composite flooring consisting of several layers, often with a fibreboard core topped 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 scrapes and other forms of damage. Because laminate floor includes a decorative layer that may incorporate almost any image, it comes in a huge variety of different styles to mimic the appearance 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 forms of flooring. Laminate flooring is suited to a number of rooms, but be cautious if you intend on fitting it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate must be used. When choosing the perfect laminate for your house, decide on one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this designates the quantity of traffic the laminate is scored to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively simple to install due to its snap or click together design. However, it can be 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 fitted to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies will be able to advise you on the most suitable laminate floor for your home, and ensure that it is installed to the highest quality.