Laminate Flooring in Wallingford
Laminate flooring is an exceptionally popular choice of flooring because of its durability, ease of maintenance, and inexpensive price. A comparatively recent addition to the market, laminate has rapidly expanded in popularity as an alternative for real wood or stone flooring. Laminate flooring is a kind of synthetic composite flooring made up of several layers, usually with a fibreboard core covered with a decorative layer featuring a printed image of the design, and then finally covered with a wear layer that helps to protect the floor from scrapes and other types of damage. Because laminate floor incorporates a decorative layer that may incorporate almost any image, it comes in a huge variety of different looks to mimic the appearance of many other flooring materials like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top layer, it may in addition feature embossed or textured effects which mimic other kinds of flooring. Laminate flooring is well suited for a wide range of rooms, but be cautious if you intend on fitting it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate will have to be used. When choosing the best laminate for your home, decide on one with an appropriate Abrasion Class (AC) ranking, as this designates the quantity of traffic the laminate is graded to perform well under. Laminate flooring is not too difficult to install due to its snap or click together design. However, it can be time consuming to install a considerable amount of laminate, and also tricky to cut the planks to the precise size, 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 advise you on the most suitable laminate floor for your property, and ensure that it's fitted to the highest quality.