Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is a very common choice of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and affordable price. A relatively new addition to the market, laminate has rapidly grown in popularity as a replacement for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a variety of artificial composite flooring made up of several layers, often with a fibreboard core topped with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then lastly covered with a wear layer that protects the floor from scrapes and other types of damage. Because laminate floor includes a decorative layer that may incorporate any kind of image, it is available in a wide range of different effects to mimic the looks of many other styles of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top coating, it may in addition feature embossed or textured effects which mimic other types of flooring. Laminate flooring is well suited for a number of rooms, but be careful if you plan on installing it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate will have to be used. When choosing the right laminate for your house, select one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this specificies the amount of traffic the laminate is rated to perform well under. Laminate flooring is not too difficult to install because of its snap or click together design. However, it is usually time consuming to install a substantial amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the precise 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 give you advice on the ideal laminate floor for your property, and ensure that it’s installed to the highest quality.