Laminate Flooring in Southam
Laminate flooring is an extremely widely used selection of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and economical price. A relatively new addition to the market, laminate has quickly increased in popularity as a replacement for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a kind of artificial 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 scratches and other types of damage. Because laminate floor contains a decorative layer that can include almost any image, it is available in a wide variety of different styles 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 also have embossed or textured effects which mimic other kinds of flooring. Laminate flooring is ideal for a variety of rooms, but be cautious if you intend on installing it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate must be used. When choosing the best laminate for your home, 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 relatively simple to install due to its snap or click together design. However, it can be time consuming to install a substantial amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the precise size, as well as difficult to ensure that the right underlay and damp proofing is fitted to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies can help you on the most suitable laminate floor for your room, and ensure that it is fitted to the best quality.