Laminate Flooring in Langholm
Laminate flooring is a very common choice of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and inexpensive price. A relatively recent addition to the market, laminate has quickly expanded in popularity as an alternative for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a variety of man-made composite flooring composed of several layers, generally 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 protects the floor from scrapes and other types of damage. Because laminate floor incorporates a decorative layer that can incorporate almost any image, it is available in a wide range of different effects to mimic the looks of many other flooring materials like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top layer, it may additionally include embossed or textured effects which mimic other styles of flooring. Laminate flooring is ideal for a wide range of rooms, but be cautious if you plan on fitting it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate will have to be used. When choosing the ideal laminate for your house, select one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) ranking, as this designates the amount of traffic the laminate is rated to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively simple to install because of 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 exact size, as well as difficult to ensure that the appropriate underlay and damp proofing is installed to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies can give you advice on the best laminate floor for your home, and guarantee that it is installed to the best quality.
