Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is a very common choice of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and affordable price. A comparatively recent addition to the market, laminate has quickly grown in popularity as a replacement for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a variety of man-made composite flooring composed of several layers, generally with a fibreboard core topped with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then lastly protected with a wear layer that protects the floor from scrapes and other forms of damage. Because laminate floor incorporates a decorative layer that can incorporate any type of image, it comes in a wide selection of different styles to mimic the looks of many other types of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor includes a smooth top coating, it may also feature embossed or textured effects which mimic other kinds of flooring. Laminate flooring is well suited for a number of rooms, but be cautious if you plan on installing it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate will have to be used. When choosing the best laminate for your property, decide on one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this specificies the quantity 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 large amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the exact size, as well as difficult to ensure that the appropriate underlay and damp proofing is installed to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies will be able to help you on the perfect laminate floor for your home, and guarantee that it’s installed to the best quality.