Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is a very widely used selection of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and economical price. A comparatively recent addition to the market, laminate has rapidly grown in popularity as a substitute for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a type of man-made composite flooring consisting of several layers, generally with a fibreboard core covered with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then lastly covered with a wear layer that helps to protect the floor from scratches and other forms of damage. Because laminate floor incorporates a decorative layer that may incorporate almost any image, it is available in a huge range of different styles to mimic the looks 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 include embossed or textured effects which mimic other kinds of flooring. Laminate flooring is well suited for a variety of rooms, but be careful if you intend on fitting it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate should be used. When choosing the perfect laminate for your property, choose one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this designates the quantity of traffic the laminate is rated to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively easy to install due to its snap or click together design. However, it is often time consuming to install a large amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the exact size, 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 help you on the most appropriate laminate floor for your property, and ensure that it is fitted to the best quality.