Laminate Flooring in Greater London
Laminate flooring is a very widely used selection of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and affordable 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 type of man-made composite flooring composed of several layers, often 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 protects the floor from scratches and other types of damage. Because laminate floor features a decorative layer that may include any kind of image, it is available in a wide range of different styles to mimic the looks of many other styles of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor includes a smooth top layer, it may in addition feature embossed or textured effects which mimic other styles 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 should be used. When choosing the ideal laminate for your house, choose one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) ranking, as this specificies the amount of traffic the laminate is ranked to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively simple to install because of its snap or click together design. However, it is usually time consuming to install a large 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 fitted to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies can give you advice on the best laminate floor for your property, and guarantee that it is installed to the highest quality.