Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is a very popular selection of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and economical price. A relatively new addition to the market, laminate has rapidly increased in popularity as a substitute for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a type of artificial composite flooring composed of several layers, usually with a fibreboard core topped 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 types of damage. Because laminate floor contains a decorative layer that may include almost any image, it is available in a huge selection of different effects to mimic the aesthetics of many other styles of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top layer, it may in addition feature embossed or textured effects which mimic other kinds of flooring. Laminate flooring is suitable for a wide range 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 home, choose one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this specificies the amount of traffic the laminate is ranked to perform well under. Laminate flooring is not too difficult to install because of 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 appropriate underlay and damp proofing is fitted to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies will be able to inform you on the most appropriate laminate floor for your home, and ensure that it is installed to the best quality.