Laminate Flooring in Wallasey
Laminate flooring is an extremely popular selection of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and inexpensive price. A comparatively recent addition to the market, laminate has quickly grown in popularity as a replacement for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a variety of man-made composite flooring consisting of several layers, usually 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 protects the floor from scrapes and other types of damage. Because laminate floor incorporates a decorative layer that can incorporate any kind of image, it is available in a wide variety of different styles to mimic the appearance of many other flooring materials like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top coating, it may in addition have embossed or textured effects which mimic other types of flooring. Laminate flooring is suitable for a wide range of rooms, but be cautious if you plan on installing it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate will have to be used. When choosing the best laminate for your home, select 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 easy to install due to its snap or click together design. However, it is often time consuming to install a considerable amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the exact dimensions, as well as difficult to ensure that the correct underlay and damp proofing is installed to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies will be able to give you advice on the ideal laminate floor for your room, and ensure that it is fitted to the highest quality.