Laminate Flooring in Livingston
Laminate flooring is a very widely used choice of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and affordable price. A relatively new addition to the market, laminate has quickly grown in popularity as a replacement for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a variety of artificial composite flooring consisting of several layers, generally with a fibreboard core covered with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then finally protected with a wear layer that helps to protect the floor from scrapes and other types of damage. Because laminate floor includes a decorative layer that can include almost any image, it is available in a wide selection of different looks to mimic the looks of many other types of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top layer, it may also feature embossed or textured effects which mimic other styles of flooring. Laminate flooring is suited to a number of rooms, but be cautious if you intend on installing it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate should be used. When choosing the right laminate for your house, pick one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this designates the quantity of traffic the laminate is scored to perform well under. Laminate flooring is not too difficult to install due to its snap or click together design. However, it is often 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 correct underlay and damp proofing is fitted to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies will be able to help you on the ideal laminate floor for your space, and guarantee that it is fitted to the highest quality.