Laminate Flooring in North Shields
Laminate flooring is an exceptionally popular choice of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and economical price. A comparatively recent addition to the market, laminate has quickly grown 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, often 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 protects the floor from scrapes and other forms of damage. Because laminate floor incorporates a decorative layer that can incorporate almost any image, it comes in a wide range of different effects to mimic the appearance of many other flooring materials like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top coating, it may also have embossed or textured effects which mimic other kinds of flooring. Laminate flooring is well suited for a number of rooms, but be careful if you intend on installing it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate must be used. When choosing the perfect laminate for your home, decide on one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this designates the quantity of traffic the laminate is graded 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 size, as well as difficult to ensure that the right underlay and damp proofing is fitted to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies will be able to help you on the most suitable laminate floor for your home, and guarantee that it's installed to the best quality.