Laminate Flooring in Brecon
Laminate flooring is a very popular choice of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and affordable price. A comparatively recent addition to the market, laminate has rapidly grown in popularity as a replacement for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a type of man-made composite flooring consisting of several layers, often 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 scrapes and other types of damage. Because laminate floor incorporates a decorative layer that can include any kind of image, it is available in a huge variety of different styles to mimic the appearance of many other types of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor includes a smooth top coating, it may additionally include embossed or textured effects which mimic other styles of flooring. Laminate flooring is suited to a variety of rooms, but be cautious if you plan on fitting it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate should be used. When choosing the perfect laminate for your property, choose one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this designates the amount of traffic the laminate is ranked 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 substantial 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 inform you on the most appropriate laminate floor for your home, and guarantee that it is installed to the best quality.