Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is a very widely used choice of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and affordable price. A comparatively recent addition to the market, laminate has quickly expanded in popularity as a replacement for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a variety of man-made composite flooring made up of several layers, typically with a fibreboard core topped with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then finally protected with a wear layer that protects the floor from scratches and other types of damage. Because laminate floor contains a decorative layer that may include any kind of image, it is available in a huge variety of different styles to mimic the aesthetics of many other types of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top coating, it may also have embossed or textured effects which mimic other kinds of flooring. Laminate flooring is suited to a wide range 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 house, select one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this designates the quantity of traffic the laminate is graded to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively simple to install due to its snap or click together design. However, it is usually time consuming to install a sizable amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the exact dimensions, as well as difficult to ensure that the right underlay and damp proofing is fitted to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies can help you on the most suitable laminate floor for your home, and ensure that it’s installed to the best quality.