Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is a very widely used choice of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and inexpensive price. A relatively recent 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 man-made composite flooring composed of several layers, generally 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 may incorporate any kind of image, it is available in a huge range of different looks 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 layer, it can also include embossed or textured effects which mimic other types of flooring. Laminate flooring is well suited for a variety of rooms, but be careful if you intend on installing it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate should be used. When choosing the perfect laminate for your property, select one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this specificies the quantity of traffic the laminate is rated to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively simple to install because of 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 precise dimensions, as well as difficult to ensure that the right underlay and damp proofing is fitted to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies will be able to give you advice on the most suitable laminate floor for your room, and ensure that it’s fitted to the highest quality.