Laminate Flooring in Kilbirnie
Laminate flooring is an extremely common selection of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and inexpensive price. A comparatively recent addition to the market, laminate has quickly expanded in popularity as a substitute for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a kind of synthetic composite flooring made up of several layers, often with a fibreboard core topped with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then finally covered with a wear layer that helps to protect the floor from scratches and other types of damage. Because laminate floor features a decorative layer that can incorporate any kind of image, it is available in a huge variety of different effects to mimic the looks of many other styles of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top coating, it can also include embossed or textured effects which mimic other styles of flooring. Laminate flooring is ideal for a variety 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 perfect laminate for your house, select one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) ranking, as this specificies the quantity of traffic the laminate is graded to perform well under. Laminate flooring is not too difficult to install because of its snap or click together design. However, it is usually time consuming to install a huge amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the exact dimensions, as well as difficult to ensure that the appropriate underlay and damp proofing is fitted to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies will be able to advise you on the most appropriate laminate floor for your room, and guarantee that it's installed to the best quality.