Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is an exceptionally common choice of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and economical price. A relatively new addition to the market, laminate has quickly grown in popularity as an alternative for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a variety of man-made composite flooring consisting of several layers, generally with a fibreboard core coated with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then finally protected with a wear layer that helps to protect the floor from scrapes and other types of damage. Because laminate floor features a decorative layer that may include any sort of image, it is available in a wide range of different looks 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 in addition include embossed or textured effects which mimic other styles of flooring. Laminate flooring is well suited for a wide range of rooms, but be careful if you plan on installing it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate should be used. When choosing the best laminate for your house, select one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) ranking, as this specificies the quantity of traffic the laminate is scored to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively easy to install because of its snap or click together design. However, it can be 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 property, and ensure that it’s installed to the highest quality.