Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an exceptionally common selection of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and economical price. A relatively new addition to the market, laminate has quickly expanded in popularity as a substitute for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a variety of artificial composite flooring composed of several layers, typically 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 helps to protect the floor from scratches and other types of damage. Because laminate floor incorporates a decorative layer that can include any kind of image, it comes in a wide selection of different looks to mimic the looks of many other types of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top layer, it may in addition feature embossed or textured effects which mimic other styles of flooring. Laminate flooring is ideal for a number of rooms, but be careful if you plan on fitting it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate will have to be used. When choosing the right laminate for your home, select 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 relatively easy to install because of its snap or click together design. However, it is often time consuming to install a sizable 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 can advise you on the most appropriate laminate floor for your room, and ensure that it is fitted to the best quality.