Laminate Flooring in Thame
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 increased in popularity as a replacement for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a type of artificial composite flooring consisting of several layers, usually with a fibreboard core topped with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then lastly covered with a wear layer that protects the floor from scrapes and other types of damage. Because laminate floor includes a decorative layer that may incorporate any type of image, it is available in a huge selection of different effects to mimic the appearance of many other styles of flooring like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor includes a smooth top coating, it can also feature embossed or textured effects which mimic other styles of flooring. Laminate flooring is suited to a number of rooms, but be careful if you plan on fitting it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate will have to be used. When choosing the ideal laminate for your property, select one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) ranking, as this designates the amount of traffic the laminate is ranked to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively easy to install due to its snap or click together design. However, it is usually time consuming to install a large 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 installed to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies can advise you on the most suitable laminate floor for your home, and ensure that it's installed to the highest quality.