Laminate Flooring in Dumfries
Laminate flooring is a very popular choice of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and economical price. A comparatively recent addition to the market, laminate has rapidly expanded in popularity as a replacement for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a kind of synthetic composite flooring made up of several layers, generally 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 includes a decorative layer that may incorporate any sort of image, it is available in a huge array of different looks to mimic the aesthetics of many other styles of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor includes a smooth top layer, it can also have embossed or textured effects which mimic other types of flooring. Laminate flooring is suitable 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 right laminate for your property, choose one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) ranking, as this specificies the quantity of traffic the laminate is rated to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively easy to install because of 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 precise size, 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 advise you on the perfect laminate floor for your property, and ensure that it is installed to the highest quality.
