Laminate Flooring in St Albans
Laminate flooring is an extremely common selection of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and affordable price. A relatively recent addition to the market, laminate has quickly expanded in popularity as an alternative for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a type of man-made composite flooring consisting of several layers, often with a fibreboard core coated with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then finally covered with a wear layer that protects the floor from scrapes and other forms of damage. Because laminate floor features a decorative layer that can include any sort of image, it comes in a huge variety of different looks to mimic the looks of many other types of flooring 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 types of flooring. Laminate flooring is well suited for a wide range of rooms, but be cautious if you intend on installing it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate will have to be used. When choosing the right laminate for your property, choose one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) ranking, as this specificies the quantity of traffic the laminate is ranked 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 substantial amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the exact dimensions, as well as difficult to ensure that the appropriate underlay and damp proofing is fitted to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies will be able to give you advice on the perfect laminate floor for your space, and guarantee that it is installed to the highest quality.
