Laminate Flooring in Hook

Laminate Flooring in Hook

Laminate flooring is a very widely used choice of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and economical price. A relatively recent 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 man-made composite flooring composed of several layers, typically with a fibreboard core covered with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then lastly covered with a wear layer that helps to protect the floor from scrapes and other forms of damage. Because laminate floor incorporates a decorative layer that may include almost any image, it comes in a huge variety of different styles 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 layer, it may in addition have embossed or textured effects which mimic other forms of flooring. Laminate flooring is suited to a variety of rooms, but be cautious if you intend on installing it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate will have to be used. When choosing the right laminate for your house, choose one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this specificies the quantity of traffic the laminate is ranked to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively easy to install due to 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 size, 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 most suitable laminate floor for your property, and ensure that it's fitted to the highest quality.