Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an exceptionally popular selection of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and affordable price. A relatively recent addition to the market, laminate has quickly expanded in popularity as an alternative for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a variety of synthetic composite flooring composed of several layers, typically with a fibreboard core covered with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then finally covered with a wear layer that helps to protect the floor from scratches and other forms of damage. Because laminate floor features a decorative layer that can include any kind of image, it comes in a huge selection of different effects to mimic the appearance of many other styles of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top coating, it can also feature embossed or textured effects which mimic other styles of flooring. Laminate flooring is suitable for a variety of rooms, but be careful 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, select one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this specificies the quantity of traffic the laminate is ranked to perform well under. Laminate flooring is not too difficult to install due to its snap or click together design. However, it can be time consuming to install a large 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 will be able to inform you on the best laminate floor for your space, and guarantee that it’s fitted to the best quality.