Laminate Flooring in Dunmow
Laminate flooring is an extremely popular choice of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and economical price. A comparatively new addition to the market, laminate has quickly expanded in popularity as a substitute for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a kind of synthetic composite flooring made up of several layers, usually with a fibreboard core covered with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then lastly protected with a wear layer that helps to protect the floor from scratches and other forms of damage. Because laminate floor incorporates a decorative layer that can incorporate any type of image, it is available in a huge range of different styles to mimic the appearance of many other styles of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top layer, it may also have embossed or textured effects which mimic other forms of flooring. Laminate flooring is suitable for a variety 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 home, choose one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this designates the amount of traffic the laminate is rated to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively easy to install due to its snap or click together design. However, it can be time consuming to install a sizable amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the precise dimensions, as well as difficult to ensure that the correct underlay and damp proofing is installed to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies can help you on the ideal laminate floor for your property, and guarantee that it is fitted to the best quality.