Laminate Flooring in Dover
Laminate flooring is a very widely used selection of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and affordable price. A comparatively new addition to the market, laminate has quickly expanded in popularity as an alternative for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a type of man-made 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 protects the floor from scratches and other types of damage. Because laminate floor includes a decorative layer that may include any kind of image, it is available in a huge variety of different effects to mimic the appearance of many other types of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top coating, it may also have embossed or textured effects which mimic other kinds of flooring. Laminate flooring is suitable for a wide range of rooms, but be cautious if you plan on installing it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate must be used. When choosing the best laminate for your house, select one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this specificies the quantity of traffic the laminate is scored 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 huge amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the exact dimensions, as well as difficult to ensure that the right underlay and damp proofing is installed to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies will be able to give you advice on the ideal laminate floor for your room, and ensure that it's installed to the best quality.