Laminate Flooring in Hengoed
Laminate flooring is an extremely popular selection of flooring because of 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 consisting of several layers, often 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 protects the floor from scratches and other forms of damage. Because laminate floor includes a decorative layer that can incorporate any sort of image, it comes in a huge range of different looks to mimic the aesthetics of many other flooring materials like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor includes a smooth top layer, it may additionally have embossed or textured effects which mimic other forms of flooring. Laminate flooring is suited to a wide range of rooms, but be careful if you intend on fitting it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate must be used. When choosing the ideal 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 is often 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 appropriate underlay and damp proofing is installed to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies will be able to give you advice on the most appropriate laminate floor for your room, and ensure that it's fitted to the highest quality.