Laminate Flooring in Olney
Laminate flooring is an extremely widely used selection of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and inexpensive price. A comparatively recent addition to the market, laminate has rapidly increased in popularity as a substitute for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a kind of man-made composite flooring made up of several layers, generally 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 helps to protect the floor from scrapes and other types of damage. Because laminate floor contains a decorative layer that may incorporate any kind of image, it is available in a huge range of different effects to mimic the appearance of many other flooring materials like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor includes a smooth top layer, it may in addition have embossed or textured effects which mimic other styles of flooring. Laminate flooring is ideal for a number of rooms, but be cautious if you plan on fitting it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate should be used. When choosing the right laminate for your house, decide on 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 usually time consuming to install a huge 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 give you advice on the best laminate floor for your property, and ensure that it's installed to the best quality.
