Laminate Flooring in Newtownards
Laminate flooring is a very common choice of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and inexpensive price. A comparatively new addition to the market, laminate has rapidly increased in popularity as a substitute for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a variety of man-made composite flooring made up of several layers, typically with a fibreboard core covered with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then lastly protected with a wear layer that protects the floor from scrapes and other forms of damage. Because laminate floor includes a decorative layer that may include any type of image, it is available in a wide selection of different looks 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 may in addition feature embossed or textured effects which mimic other types of flooring. Laminate flooring is suited to a number of rooms, but be cautious if you plan on installing it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate should be used. When choosing the best laminate for your house, select one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this designates the amount of traffic the laminate is scored to perform well under. Laminate flooring is not too difficult to install because of its snap or click together design. However, it is often time consuming to install a considerable 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 will be able to inform you on the perfect laminate floor for your space, and guarantee that it is fitted to the best quality.