Laminate Flooring in Woking
Laminate flooring is an extremely popular choice of flooring due to its durability, ease of maintenance, and inexpensive price. A relatively new addition to the market, laminate has rapidly expanded in popularity as a substitute for real wood or stone floors. Laminate flooring is a variety of artificial composite flooring consisting of several layers, typically with a fibreboard core coated 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 forms of damage. Because laminate floor features a decorative layer that may include any kind of image, it comes in a huge variety of different styles to mimic the looks of many other flooring materials like real wood or slate. While the majority of laminate floor features a smooth top coating, it may also feature embossed or textured effects which mimic other styles of flooring. Laminate flooring is suited to a wide range of rooms, but be cautious if you intend on fitting it in a bathroom as specific moisture proofed laminate should be used. When choosing the perfect 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 can be 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 appropriate underlay and damp proofing is installed to suit your house. Specialist flooring companies can give you advice on the ideal laminate floor for your home, and guarantee that it's fitted to the highest quality.