Laminate Flooring in Ventnor
Laminate flooring is a very common choice of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and economical price. A comparatively new addition to the market, laminate has rapidly grown in popularity as an alternative for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a kind of artificial composite flooring made up of several layers, typically 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 scrapes and other forms of damage. Because laminate floor contains a decorative layer that can include any kind of image, it is available in a wide range of different effects to mimic the looks 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 suitable for a number of rooms, but be careful if you plan on installing it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate will have to be used. When choosing the ideal laminate for your home, decide on one with a suitable Abrasion Class (AC) rating, as this specificies the quantity of traffic the laminate is rated to perform well under. Laminate flooring is relatively simple to install because of its snap or click together design. However, it is often 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 will be able to inform you on the most appropriate laminate floor for your space, and guarantee that it is installed to the best quality.