Laminate Flooring in Darwen
Laminate flooring is an extremely popular selection of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and inexpensive price. A relatively new addition to the market, laminate has quickly expanded in popularity as a replacement for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a variety of man-made composite flooring consisting of several layers, typically with a fibreboard core topped 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 contains a decorative layer that may incorporate almost any image, it comes in a wide selection of different styles to mimic the aesthetics of many other flooring materials like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top layer, it may also feature embossed or textured effects which mimic other forms of flooring. Laminate flooring is ideal for a number of rooms, but be cautious if you intend on installing it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate must be used. When choosing the ideal laminate for your property, choose one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) ranking, as this designates the quantity of traffic the laminate is graded to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively simple to install due to its snap or click together design. However, it is often 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 right underlay and damp proofing is installed to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies can give you advice on the ideal laminate floor for your space, and guarantee that it is installed to the best quality.