Laminate Flooring in Oldham
Laminate flooring is an extremely popular selection of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and inexpensive price. A comparatively new addition to the market, laminate has rapidly expanded in popularity as a replacement for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a kind of man-made composite flooring made up of several layers, usually with a fibreboard core topped 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 scratches and other types of damage. Because laminate floor includes a decorative layer that may incorporate any kind of image, it comes in a huge array of different effects to mimic the aesthetics of many other flooring materials like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top layer, it may additionally have embossed or textured effects which mimic other styles of flooring. Laminate flooring is suited to a number of rooms, but be careful if you intend on fitting it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate should be used. When choosing the right laminate for your property, decide on one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) ranking, as this designates the amount of traffic the laminate is graded to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively simple to install due to 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 precise dimensions, as well as difficult to ensure that the correct underlay and damp proofing is fitted to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies can help you on the perfect laminate floor for your room, and ensure that it is installed to the best quality.
