Laminate Flooring in Choppington
Laminate flooring is a very widely used choice of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and affordable price. A relatively recent addition to the market, laminate has quickly increased in popularity as a replacement for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a variety of artificial composite flooring consisting 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 protects the floor from scratches and other types of damage. Because laminate floor includes a decorative layer that can include any sort of image, it is available in a huge array of different looks to mimic the looks of many other flooring materials like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top coating, it may in addition have embossed or textured effects which mimic other kinds of flooring. Laminate flooring is well suited for a wide range of rooms, but be cautious if you intend on fitting it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate will have to be used. When choosing the right laminate for your house, pick one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) ranking, as this designates the quantity 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 can be time consuming to install a considerable amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the precise dimensions, as well as difficult to ensure that the appropriate underlay and damp proofing is installed to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies can advise you on the perfect laminate floor for your space, and guarantee that it is fitted to the highest quality.