Guide to Laminate Flooring

This entry was posted on January 15, 2020 by Chris Elliott

Laminate flooring is a very popular choice of flooring. It is cost effective, robust and can look just like a real wood or stone floor. Over the recent years, laminate flooring has become more realistic looking and of a much higher quality.

Here is a guide to laminate flooring:

What is laminate flooring?

It is a synthetic floor covering, which has been designed to mimic the appearance of a wooden or stone tile floor. It is actually a high-resolution photograph of a floor covering, and is not real wood or stone at all. Furthermore, laminate flooring is easy to install, with a click and lock fitting system, and it requires very little maintenance one installed.

Guide to how laminate flooring is made?

Laminate flooring is made from a number of synthetic layers. Firstly, it has a fibreboard base to give strength and stability. In addition to this there is a high quality and detailed photograph of a wood, bamboo or stone floor. Finally, the protective transparent top layer is added. This is usually water resistant and durable.

Where can I use laminate flooring?

firstly, you can use laminate flooring in almost any room in your home. It is easy to keep clean so ideal for hallways, kitchens, bedrooms and dining rooms. Most types of good quality laminate flooring are water resistant and some are even waterproof. These are ideal for bathrooms, utility rooms and other areas with excess water. Furthermore, if you have an underfloor heating system, laminate flooring is a perfect companion. However, always check with the manufacturer before using laminate flooring with underfloor heating.